Labor & Employment

Tech Bytes: Take the Two-Pronged Approach to Survive a Data Breach
It’s sad, but true: companies are still taking a “don’t ask, don’t tell” stance when it comes to owning up to data breaches.
Special webinar: Workplace violence
Chain Store Age will present a webinar on workplace violence — and how to create an emergency response plan to deal with violent incidents — on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. (EDT). The webinar, sponsored by Center for Applied Learning at American Public University System, will present an overview of the different types of workplace violence, best practices for conducting “active shooter” response training for employees and recognizing signs of potential workplace violence and more.

Fox named VP at Divaris

Photo: George Fox Divaris Real Estate has named George Fox VP of sales and leasing at its Virginia Beach office. He will represent both landlords and tenants in North Carolina and Virginia, with a primary focus on the Hampton Roads market.
Shakeup at American Apparel: CEO to step down

Photo: Paula Schneider The saga continues at American Apparel. Paula Schneider plans to step down as CEO of the apparel retailer on Oct. 3, according to yahoo.com, which cited a report by Women’s Wear Daily. Schneider will be replaced by the company’s general counsel and chief administrative officer, Chelsea Grayson.
Nordstrom shifts responsibilities of top executives

Photo: Ken Worzel Top executives at department store retailer Nordstrom have been given new responsibilities. The retailer said it has appointed Ken Worzel as president, Nordstrom.com. in a move to further accelerate its e-commerce, digital and mobile efforts.
Dunkin’ Donuts nabs McDonald’s veteran for executive role

A longtime McDonald’s veteran has joined the fast-growing Dunkin’ Donuts. Dunkin' Brands Group, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that David Hoffmann has been appointed president of Dunkin' Donuts U.S. and Canada, effective Oc. 3.
New England retailer closing stores early for presidential debate

The CEO of Jordan’s Furniture wants folks to watch the upcoming presidential debate, which is scheduled for Sept. 26 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST.
Walmart pays out $200 million in cash bonuses to hourly workers

Walmart hourly employees are being rewarded for helping to improve customers’ satisfaction with the discounter’s stores. The world's largest retailer said Wednesday it awarded more than $200 million in second quarter cash bonuses to more than 900,000 hourly workers across the United States.
NRF files lawsuit against new overtime rule

The National Retail Federation filed suit in U.S. District Court on Wednesday on behalf of the millions of employers and employees who it said will be drastically affected if the Labor Department’s changes to the federal overtime rules go into effect on Dec. 1. Retailers have argued that the new rule will force employers to reduce hours and base pay in order to make up for increased payroll costs.
Party City jumps on seasonal hiring of a different variety

While most of the industry is focused on the upcoming holiday season, Party City has bigger fish to fry — hiring for Halloween. To prepare for the retailer’s make-or-break season, the chain will hire an additional 35,000 employees nationwide over the next four weeks.

Tech Bytes: Take the Two-Pronged Approach to Survive a Data Breach

Special webinar: Workplace violence

Fox named VP at Divaris

Shakeup at American Apparel: CEO to step down

Nordstrom shifts responsibilities of top executives

Dunkin’ Donuts nabs McDonald’s veteran for executive role

New England retailer closing stores early for presidential debate

Walmart pays out $200 million in cash bonuses to hourly workers

NRF files lawsuit against new overtime rule

Party City jumps on seasonal hiring of a different variety