District Court Strikes Down Joint-Employer Final Rule

03/15/2024

On March 8, Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the joint-employer rule issued in October 2023 by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). District Judge Barker deemed the rule too broad and in violation of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

TRSA, Industry Coalition Send Letter to Congress about OT Pay

03/15/2024

On March 7, the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) along with 84 employer organizations, including TRSA, sent a letter to Congress urging support of the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act (H.R. 7367), which would prohibit the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from finalizing, implementing or enforcing its proposed overtime pay rulemaking.

Networking Gets Busy as New TRSA Pro Groups Meet Online

03/08/2024

TRSA member virtual networking is in high season. Two events occurred March 5 and 7, with the Production Network Virtual Open Forum and Women in Textile Services Virtual Roundtable, respectively. On March 12, the Human Resources and Safety Networks will conduct a roundtable of their own.

REED Manufacturing Adds Finnel to its Team

03/08/2024

REED Manufacturing, Tupelo, MS, recently named Mike Finnel as the company’s director of protective apparel. In this new role, Finnel is working directly with REED’s supply chain to develop new and innovative products for the uniform rental industry.

Smith Named Chief HR Officer at Milliken

02/23/2024

Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, SC, recently announced that Bethany Smith was named the company’s senior vice president and chief human resources officer, overseeing all HR matters for the company. Smith has served as the interim chief human resources officer since October 2023, stepping into the position upon the departure of Craig Haydamack.

Halifax Linen Appoints Neal to GM Role

02/16/2024

Carson Neal recently was named general manager of Halifax Linen Service at its Roanoke Rapids, NC, plant. In his new role, Neal oversees five department managers: controller, human resources, operations, service and sales.

Kim Thrasher Joins Lavatec’s Sales Team

02/16/2024

Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc., Beacon Falls, CT, recently announced that Kim Thrasher has joined its staff as sales and marketing coordinator. She oversees research and assisting the regional sales team with equipment-related inquiries and price quotes; and reports directly to company President Mark Thrasher.

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