Since 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to snow and icy conditions in the state. Temperatures throughout Alabama were expected to reach above freezing Thursday, Jan. 18, which should alleviate icy conditions on…
Legislative and constitutional officer elections this year means the 2018 legislative session began a month early. The elections also could inspire lawmakers to end the session in late March or early April, rather than continuing until April 23 as allowed…
The largest legislative victory for Alabama retailers in 2017 was delivery license reform. Since Aug. 1, 2017, retailers have been able to deliver up to $10,000 in merchandise annually to a city before a $100 delivery license is required under Act…
For 75 years, the Alabama Retail Association has been promoting and protecting retailers. It is what we do. It is an honor to serve those who sell food, clothing, furniture, medicine and more to the citizens of Alabama, impacting almost…
The House Commerce and Small Business Committee never considered legislation to create a final paycheck law for Alabama. The only neighboring state with a final wage law is Tennessee. HB49 by Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, would have required employers to…
Answers provided by employment law expert Richard I. Lehr, Esq. Can an employer limit what an employee can post on social media? Yes. Employers may prohibit employees from posting confidential business information, including information about customers, products, pricing, marketing, business strategies…
MONTGOMERY – Mike Elkins, president of Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, recently was elected to a two-year-term on the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. His term covers 2018 and 2019. OCS Inc., doing business as Unclaimed Baggage Center, is an…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association has completed its slate of officers and board of directors for 2018. Their terms of office begin Jan. 1. The officers for 2018 are: Chairman: Jacob Shevin, owner and president of Standard Furniture in Alabama and Tennessee; Vice Chairman: Todd…
MONTGOMERY – Jodie Stanfield, owner of Local Joe’s, recently was elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Stanfield’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Local Joe’s, a farm-to-plate and barbecue restaurant, market, bakery and caterer, has locations in Rainbow City and…
MONTGOMERY – Margaret Hamm, co-owner and operator of Monograms Plus of Cullman, recently was elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Hamm’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Monograms Plus, a jewelry, gift and apparel shop that offers onsite monogramming,…