New Jersey became the 13th state to legalize adult use cannabis when Governor Phil Murphy signed adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession. The Governor also signed a bill, clarifying marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties […]
Buy American
The supply chain issues that the Covid-19 pandemic laid bare combined with ill-advised “redevelopment” of industrial zones in major cities, such as New York shows how vital homemade manufacturing is. Workers across the supply chain, in industrial fields were the ones deemed essential (along with workers in healthcare and first responders). To strengthen the American […]
Entry-Level Truck Driver Training
The education and training for new truck drivers are paramount as the industry is working to improve its image and appeal. However, it is still important that entry-level truck driver training is a priority as its important to make sure those operating the vehicle are trained and educated to do so. Especially when there is […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to make over a million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements and allows employers to count […]
Data for Sale
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) around the country are making millions of dollars by taking driver’s personal information and selling it to businesses, including private investigators who spy on people for a profit, as reported by Motherboard. Some of the information is sold to insurance and tow companies, which is approved but other sales are […]