HLSG Named a Great Place to Work … Again

09/06/2024

Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG) recently was certified by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year. The award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at HLSG, according to a news release.

Milliken Names New Textile Business President

08/29/2024

Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, SC, recently announced that Allen Jacoby was promoted to EVP and president of its textile business, assuming full operational responsibility for the company’s textile product portfolio. Jacoby has served as the company’s chief strategy officer and SVP of corporate development and innovation since 2021.

NLRB Withdraws Joint-Employer Appeal

07/26/2024

On July 19, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of a Texas District Court ruling that invalidated the agency’s new joint-employer rule. The rule was originally scheduled to go into effect on March 11.

Vestis Adds New COO and SVP of Sales to Staff

07/26/2024

Vestis Corp., Atlanta, recently announced the addition of Bill Seward as the company’s COO, effective Sept. 1; and Peter Rego as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Kim Scott, both Seward and Rego will assume responsibility for key aspects of the company’s strategic plan to achieve high-quality growth, efficient operations, disciplined capital allocation and a performance-driven culture.

Justice Joins Beck’s Classic Staff

07/19/2024

Beck’s Classic Manufacturing, Brentwood, NY, recently announced that Mike Justice has joined its team. Justice will serve as the company’s senior executive of laundry sales, according to a news release.

FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked

07/19/2024

A U.S. District Court judge in the Northern District of Texas recently blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements for most employees. The court plans to rule on the case’s merits by Aug. 30.

Judge Blocks Overtime Rule Implementation for TX Employees

07/01/2024

On June 28, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked the enforcement of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the white-collar overtime exemptions. The judge in the case issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking implementation of the rule for Texas state employees only.

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