Daily Digest: Safe + Sound Week, Republic strike ends in Atlanta

Plus news on a deadly NYC bike crash, new Waste Management fines in Omaha, Nebraska, a bold French plastic proposal and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 13, 2018

Daily Digest: Multiple curbside recycling programs end, big Covanta deal in Florida

Plus updates on Chinese tariff effects, the Atlanta Teamsters strike and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 10, 2018

Daily Digest: Rubicon container battles, second Rumpke fatality

Updates from the ongoing legal fight between Rubicon Global and Waste Connections. Plus news on a Texas landfill expansion, government fraud in California, and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 9, 2018

Study: Cab drivers, not truckers, at risk with AV proliferation

The research found that truckers are unlikely to be significantly affected because of the existing driver shortage and the belief that autonomous tech will support, instead of replace, them.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2018

Daily Digest: NYC waste reform, mega Virginia landfill proceeds

Plus news on a mixed waste MRF upgrade in California, latest Southeast Asian export data, a Polish garbage mafia crackdown and more in our daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 8, 2018

Paid leave: How do the new proposals stack up?

Employers and their advocates say businesses are generally open to paid leave, but can't cope with a patchwork of requirements. Stakeholders are searching for a middle ground.

By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 7, 2018

Daily Digest: Quarterly recycling recap, Trump signs Perkins Act

Plus news on the latest plastic talking points, a new curbside organics pilot, bike-share waste and more in our new daily roundup.

By Cole Rosengren , Jordan Schultz • Aug. 6, 2018

Organics now generating more revenue than recycling for Casella

The situation is unique due to a large sludge contract, but it still highlights ongoing drag for what was otherwise reported as a successful second quarter.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 6, 2018

Advanced Disposal previews tech for drivers and customers, touting competitive edge

The Florida company also said in its Q2 earnings call it expects a busier second half of the year for M&A and continues to feel industrywide recycling effects.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2018

OSHA proposes scaling back electronic recordkeeping rule

Some of the regulation's Obama-era requirements, however, would remain on the books.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

Waste Management: Recycling revenue still down, driverless pilot coming

The company no longer expects commodity prices to rebound this year, but is increasingly optimistic about all else. Plus, executives discussed multiple new labor retention initiatives. 

By Cole Rosengren • July 25, 2018

Number of employees offered employer healthcare is up for the first time in 6 years

While employers remain hesitant to raise wages, the tight labor market has prompted some to improve benefits offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2018

Waste Management faces additional $72K fine in Omaha, Nebraska

The city will levy fines over further complaints that the company failed to properly collect trash.

By Jordan Schultz • July 16, 2018

Under fire, New York's commercial waste regulator looks to expand safety powers

Created to root out organized crime, the Business Integrity Commission is now in a unique position of being expected to pivot to a largely new role.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: Covering NYC's commercial waste safety politics

Statistics are plentiful these days about the fatal consequences of collection vehicles collisions, but consensus is not. Waste Dive breaks down data that shouldn't be up for debate.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2018

Supreme Court strikes major blow to unions

The decision in Janus will change how public-sector unions work, but it also will have implications for private-sector labor issues, experts say.

By Kate Tornone • June 27, 2018

New SWANA 'Hauler Safety Toolkit' aims to instill safety culture

The association touts this concerted effort to distribute a streamlined version as its "most important safety initiative of 2018" with the potential to reach a wide range of workers and companies.

By Cole Rosengren • June 25, 2018

National Business Group on Health urges employers to anticipate effects of opioid crisis

Before implementing a solution, an employer must determine the extent to which the epidemic has infiltrated the company.

By Katie Clarey • June 20, 2018

Supreme Court won't rule on rest break pay

DOL regulations require that workers be paid for breaks lasting 20 minutes or less. But employers remain free to set certain limits.

By Katie Clarey • June 12, 2018

BLS contingent worker report sparks confusion

Observers of the gig economy viewed the report with some trepidation, as it directly contradicts data independent groups released.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2018

Ring: NLRB will publish joint-employment rule 'by this summer'

Employers may finally get actionable, long-awaited guidance on a compliance issue that has created confusion for many.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2018

Commercial zoning counterproposal introduced in New York City Council

The new legislation is said to be a faster way of achieving labor and environmental goals, though franchising supporters aren't buying it.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated June 28, 2018

An employment upheaval may be in store, with automation charting the course

Government and businesses are increasingly teaming up to prepare for the future of work, hoping to remain competitive and prepare workers for this expected wave of automation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Employers may soon face a workforce that's young or old — with little in between

Multi-generation workforces challenge employers to come up with benefits offerings that meet the various and distinct needs of each group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

How to know whether — and when — your workforce is ready for AR

Your employees may be more ready than you think, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018