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04/29/2013 - 10:44
Navigating the leave-management maze

When an employee requires a period of leave because of a medical issue or disability, the situation is not always straightforward, and the best way to manage it is not always clear. Adding to the confusion is that employers face an ever-changing alphabet soup of federal and state laws and regulations, starting with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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04/26/2013 - 09:45
Retailer fined $40,000 for lack of emergency action plan

The CVS pharmacy in Red Hook, N.Y., was hit with a $40,000 fine because it did not have an emergency action plan for workers to follow if a fire or other emergency were to occur at the store. Similar violations were found in other CVS pharmacies in the past three years.

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04/26/2013 - 09:42
Weyerhaeuser posts Q1 gains

Braced by strong sales of wood products, the Federal Way, Wash.-based company reported a sales increase of 33%.

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04/26/2013 - 09:40
Sales and earnings decline for Simpson

Simpson Manufacturing Co. reported net sales for the first quarter ended March 31 decreased 2.6% to $154.5 million.

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04/26/2013 - 09:38
Currey & Company recalls chandeliers

Citing an electric shock hazard due to defective wiring, chandeliers made in China are being recalled.

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04/26/2013 - 09:36
Builders FirstSource posts inflation-aided sales gain

The Dallas-based pro dealer reported sales of $319.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, up 45.7%

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04/26/2013 - 09:35
Valspar Corp. names new director

The paint giant's board of directors elected Shane Fleming, CEO of Cytec Industries, to serve as a director.

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04/25/2013 - 12:20
Electrolux sees improving environment

Supported by the recovery in the housing market, the Electrolux North American appliance business generated strong sales and earnings growth.

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04/25/2013 - 11:18
Lumberyard hits six-decade milestone

Cascade Lumber Co., an eastern Iowa pro dealer and home center, is planning a special Founders Day event in May.

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04/25/2013 - 11:12
New hires at Snavely Forest Products

A specialist, an operations manager and a sales rep join Snavely in Dallas.

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