Laundry Design Group Gets GSA Contract

08/13/2021

Laundry Design Group, Las Vegas, is expanding its service offerings to United States federal, state and local governments through a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract, according to a news release.

EMI/PMI: Executives Gather In-Person for Industry Education

08/13/2021

With more than 100 attendees taking classes and networking Aug. 8-12 at the University of Maryland, TRSA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) took place for the 56th time and Professional Management Institute (PMI) for the 31st, reflecting participating companies’ and individuals’ firm commitment to in-person skill development through industrywide collaboration.

Vaccine Update: DOJ Memorandum Supports Employers’ Right to Mandate

08/13/2021

Growing numbers of private businesses and public entities have announced policies requiring employees and others to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or as a condition of access to facilities or services. A recent memorandum from the Office of Legal Counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), affirms that employers may lawfully require employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Cintas Promotes Nageleisen to Oversee ESG Efforts

08/13/2021

Christy Nageleisen, the deputy general counsel for litigation at Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, recently was promoted to the newly created position of vice president of environment, social and governance (ESG) and chief compliance officer, according to a news release.

Ecolab VP Passes Away

08/06/2021

Charles Ken Dowdy, Knoxville, TN, passed away on July 24. He was a great leader, mentor, coach and friend to so many in the commercial laundry industry and personal life, according to a news release.

Innovation Showcase Videos Now Available On Demand

08/06/2021

Supplier partners to the linen, uniform and facility services industry recently showcased their latest and greatest innovations at TRSA’s Innovation Showcase & Exchange. Videos from each supplier partner that participated in the virtual event are now available for viewing online on TRSA’s brand-new On-Demand Learning Center, as well as on TRSA’s Buyers Guide.

Crothall Healthcare Settles EEOC Lawsuit

08/06/2021

Crothall Healthcare Inc., a Wayne, PA-based laundry and linen service, will pay $37,500 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to a news release.

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