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Convenience Stores Designated as Essential Businesses

Homeland Security recognizes the c-store industry as critical workforce infrastructure By NACS Online // March 20, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security yesterday released updated coronavirus guidance identifying the essential critical infrastructure workforce during the ongoing national emergency. Earlier this week, NACS sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging the agency to designate convenience stores, their…

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March 26, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

New Paid Time Off Rule Takes Effect April 1st

Labor Department says the requirements aren’t retroactive By NACS Online // March 25, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law by President Trump last week, created new paid time off requirements for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The language of that law indicated that it take effect within 15 days of the…

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March 26, 2020National NewsBy Tamar Lutz

SNAP Program Updates

By National Grocers Association (NGA) // March 25, 2020 SNAP Emergency Allotments Issues The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump last week, provides emergency allotments to households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) up to the maximum monthly allotment per household. USDA is in the process…

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March 26, 2020National NewsBy Tamar Lutz

State To Expand Unemployment Benefits In Wake Of Virus Spread; School Closure Likely To Extend

Ohio will be making a series of changes to the unemployment compensation system to assist workers who are displaced as a result of the coronavirus spread, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said Sunday. The changes, to be implemented through an executive order, clarify that those who are quarantined are considered to be unemployed and would not be subject…

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March 19, 2020Ohio NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Michigan Liquor Control Commission License Extension

In response to the state of emergency called by the governor on March 10 due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission issued Administrative Order No. 2020-05 at its licensing meeting on March 13, extending the annual license expiration date for 2020 from April 30, 2020 to May 31, 2020. You are strongly encouraged to renew…

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March 19, 2020Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz

FDA Issues Final Cigarette Warning Label Rule

Manufacturers must include graphic labels on at least half of the pack’s front and back By NACS Online // March 18, 2020 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule requiring cigarette health warnings for cigarette packaging and advertisements, which will be published in the Federal Register today. In October, NACS filed a letter on the proposed…

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March 19, 2020National NewsBy Tamar Lutz

Grocery stores to remain open and supplies stocked during Coronavirus Crisis (COVID-19)

Customers asked to report price gouging West Bloomfield, MI (March 16, 2020) – During these trying times as we all cope with COVID-19, MIRA’s 4,500 independent retailers are committed to remaining open and doing their best to restock their shelves. MIRA stores are on the frontlines of this national emergency and each store continues to…

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March 17, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz

MIRA asking to suspend Bottle Returns at stores due to the Coronavirus

West Bloomfield, MI (March 13, 2020) – Due to risks of the Coronavirus, the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) is asking that the State of Michigan suspend all Bottle Returns at local grocery and convenience stores. “We have always been concerned about the health risks with empty bottles returned to local food establishments, specifically our…

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March 14, 2020UncategorizedBy Tamar Lutz

FDA Issues Warning Letters on Flavored E-Cigs

The agency is conducting compliance checks to look for unauthorized vape products By NACS Online // March 13, 2020 WASHINGTON—This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 22 warning letters to online and brick-and-mortar e-cigarette product retailers and manufacturers across the country who sell flavored, cartridge-based electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products advising…

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March 13, 2020National NewsBy Tamar Lutz

How HR Can Navigate COVID-19

Legal experts shared advice for HR professionals at the NACS 2020 HR Forum March 13, 2020 // By Sara Counihan* DALLAS—The NACS 2020 HR Forum took place this week with a timely discussion on the current legal and legislative landscape for employers, with COVID-19 front and center of the discussion. Attendees were briefed by Arthur…

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March 13, 2020Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz