Tag: Labor

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Employee Pay Not as Important as You May Think

The hourly rate or salary you offer and pay to an employee is very important, but is just one of many factors that prospects consider.
Set a Path for Success

Hire Long-Term Employees for Overall Success

As a business owner, you can't do it alone. Seek out the best people to drive your company forward.

Why the Industry Says Foreign Workers are Good for America

In his Nov. 8 article, “House GOP seeks flood of foreign 'guest workers'," WND news editor Leo Hohmann cited criticisms of the federal non-immigrant...
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Benefits Your Landscape Employees Want

Today's landscape employees don't want traditional benefits. They want flexibility, recognition and, of course, cash.
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Senators Introduce Bill to Make H-2B Workable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on October 31 introduced the bipartisan...
NALP, National Association of Landscape Professionals

Action Needed for DOL Overtime Rule

From the National Association of Landscape Professionals: We need your help in asking senators and representatives to urge the Department of Labor (DOL) to withdraw...

Statement on Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries released September 17 show the rate of fatal...

Common Law Violations That Could Cost You

Watch out for employee misclassifications, not paying overtime and paying salaries to foremen.

NALP Legislative Alert: DOL Changes to Overtime Pay

HERNDON, Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed potentially devastating changes to the white-collar exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements. Currently,...

The NHLA Goes to Washington

MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), in honoring American veterans during the...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
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Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.