Slow Down to Get Around advances in several states

Kansas, Maryland and Ohio all saw safety bills move forward as legislative sessions came to an end.

By Cody Boteler • April 12, 2018

Study: Employees want real-time reviews

More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers to address performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018

DC Circuit Court picks up joint employer case, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'

The move brings joint employment back into the spotlight and means employers will be without answers on the issue for a bit longer.

By Kathryn Moody • April 9, 2018

Enhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce

Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 5, 2018

Tardiness affects fewer workers, but 25% still admit struggling to be on time

Younger workers are more likely to be late to work than older employees, according to a survey from CareerBuilder.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Teamsters file overtime suit against Republic in Ohio

The complaint centers around whether "donning" and "doffing" time for uniforms should occur on the clock, an ongoing labor law discussion.

By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2018

Changing marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action

According to experts at the SHRM employment law and legislative conference, employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.

By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2018

Republic Services driver killed in Missouri train crash

The second deadly incident involving a train and a collection truck this year is being investigated by police.

By Cody Boteler • March 15, 2018

Waste Management's Bell on the tough job of MRF sorters and life after China

Waste Dive spoke to Brent Bell, Waste Management's head of recycling, about developing commodity markets, temp worker safety, automation, landfill economics and much more.

By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2018

In 'most important labor decision in decades,' Supreme Court appears ready to weaken unions

While the case involves public-sector union fees, one expert at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference told attendees that the outcome will have major implications for private employers, too.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018

Trucking adds jobs at fastest rate since 2015

Not only did February beat market expectations for job growth, but the trucking industry is exploding with 5,600 added jobs last month.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 13, 2018

How the waste industry is building a cannabis tolerance

As legalization sweeps the U.S., companies have to figure out how this affects labor rights, safety and collection protocols.

By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2018

Department of Labor launches wage violation self-reporting program

The pilot program allows employers to avoid fees like liquidated damages if they identify mistakes and pay workers any back wages they're due.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 7, 2018

Report: Men are leaving the workforce in droves

The waste industry has long struggled with a labor shortage, especially when it comes to finding qualified drivers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Cody Boteler • Feb. 28, 2018

Browning-Ferris is back after NLRB vacates joint employment decision

The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2018

NRLB's inspector general questions validity of joint employer ruling

A labor ruling that was greeted with relief by businesses as a "return to common sense" may now be in doubt.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 23, 2018

Virginia grand jury indicts driver of garbage truck involved in fatal Amtrak crash

Dana W. Naylor Jr. has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of DUI maiming.

By Cody Boteler , Jordan Schultz • Updated June 11, 2018

New York City debuts first-of-its-kind commercial waste safety manual

This free resource — developed by officials, haulers, unions and advocates — comes at a time of increasing urgency around safety reforms in the city.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 20, 2018

Waste Connections off to busy start with M&A in 2018

During the latest earnings call, CEO Ron Mittelstaedt discussed why he thinks the recycling model is "broken" and plans for wage hikes due to the tax cut.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018

WM CEO on the 'battle against contamination' and why he gave bonuses

Waste Management's Jim Fish was optimistic after another good year, despite ongoing China headwinds, and hinted at a new robotic recycling pilot. Additionally, COO Jim Trevathan announced his retirement.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 16, 2018

What Trump's budget would mean for the waste industry

Documents released by the White House and federal agencies show new resource provision in some areas — but include cuts in funding for waste sector programs.

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 13, 2018

Safety in the spotlight with numerous 'Slow Down' bills, more public attention

A new "Safety Stand Down" on backing and the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation strike have been raising awareness of the issue.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 13, 2018

An impending perfect storm: The collision of automation and an aging workforce

What could larger trends mean for the waste industry?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Cody Boteler • Feb. 12, 2018

Republic CEO on tax 'windfall' plans: New trucks and locker rooms, not bonuses

Out of all our post-tax cut earnings coverage, this one resonated the most. CEO Don Slager described why focusing on retention was the best use of $190 million in cash tax savings during the company's Q4 earnings call.

By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 9, 2018

UPDATE: Chuck Rizzo Jr's bail revoked, ordered to surrender Tuesday

Rizzo, who is awaiting sentencing in March, violated his bond by speaking with a witness at a Casino in December.

By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Feb. 9, 2018