Yes, You Have to Count ALL Their Hours Worked
According to an article in New Orleans CityBusiness, Artiaga Solutions has agreed to pay $118,183 in back wages after an investigation by the U.S. DOL found 288 current and former janitorial and housekeeping workers weren’t paid proper overtime ... contractors.” Which was probably also the reason they were cited by the DOL for keeping inadequate [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 16:40:26
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Everyone is laying people off, except the one entity that should be reducing its size... the government
Employment shrank in virtually every part of the economy — factories, construction companies, financial firms, accounting and bookkeeping, architectural and engineering firms, hotels and motels, food services, retailers, temporary help, transportation, publishing, janitorial and building maintenance, and even waste management. The few [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 04:10:34
Debris removal and clean-out service for HUD
A neighbor of a friend of mine had his home foreclosed on by HUD and while I was visiting her recently, we noticed a man removing bags of trash ... for reliable contractors who perform quality Property Maintenance Services. The most commonly ... , janitorial, lawn cut), regular lawn service, winterization and termite inspections and treatments [more...]
Date: 2008-06-08 00:58:26
Some good reading and some good fun
by J J Cohen The semester begins and every faculty member has a class that is overcrowded or assigned to a broom closet located within an obscure nook of the campus. And who do they think can reduce the number of living students enrolled in their course, or move their classroom out from the janitorial supplies and into some posh penthouse [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 14:22:47
3 suspected illegal immigrants granted 'voluntary departure'
BOSTON, Mass. -- A federal immigration court judge today granted voluntary departure back to their countries for three of the 31 suspected illegal ... Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested the janitorial workers -- from Brazil, Colombia ... Tristate Enterprises or Falcon Maintenance -- companies contracted to clean more than four-dozen state [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 21:37:20
MnDOT improves minority hiring record
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says so-called Disadvantaged Business Enterprises - women and minority-owned firms - did bridge work ... rules require that state agencies and the prime contractors they hire make a good faith effort ... . "Everything from a janitorial contractor to excavating. We had quite a few design folks that did [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 04:40:32
Start-up Costs For Maid And Janitorial Services
While most cleaning service owners in the industry admit to using personal finances and savings to capitalize on their cleaning business, some choose to take out loans. Especially for bigger or expanding cleaning businesses, it is sometimes essential to borrow money from various financing firms to buy equipment, rent larger spaces [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 03:51:04
Is the Way You’re Spending Your Time Costing You Money?
Geoffrey Moore, in his book Living on the Fault Line, discussed the “Core versus Context Model” for businesses ... if you start on a shoestring. With limited capital, you may have to take care of the janitorial work – ... because there’s no money. But you want to contract it out as soon as you can because it’s definitely [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 05:30:50
Streamlining Your Cleaning Operations Through Work Loading
Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store You have only so many hours in a day to get your buildings cleaned ... can clean you also need to include “non-cleaning” tasks such as picking up equipment, restocking supplies ... and your employees, you can then decide if it is feasible to purchase high efficiency equipment, such as backpack [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 22:34:48
Is Your Training in the Red or in the Green?
For those folks who know me, they know I am the farthest thing from an 'environmentalist' and you sure don't want to know my views on Global Warming ... in that facility? Did you have to double your budget of computers? Do you pay for janitorial services?How ... equipment, and other support tools always running? Don't forget when your employees [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 22:40:00
Sheriff Joe Arpaio no longer in crosshairs of Mesa Mayor
Third violation of employer sanctions as City of Mesa contracts for services with illegal workers Rethinking his earlier stance regarding Sheriff Joe ... , looking for contract janitorial workers. Authorities had received a tip that employees were illegal aliens involved in fraud and identity theft. The hiring firm, Management Cleaning Controls [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 22:50:39
Mortgages In Freefall, But Mortgage Professionals Have Options
Offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 17:21:10
Mortgages In Freefall, But Mortgage Professionals Have Options
Offices, stores or investment properties, can be a source of income when it is managed properly ... will discuss contracts for janitorial, security, the removal of trash, and other services. At times when contracts are awarded competitively, managers request bids from a number of contractors and give [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 08:36:00
Day4 - Surviving Hurricane Katrina
Marshall Lancaster from presented how their subsidiary successfully survived [ ... of the week, here at the Data Center Conference ! Lagasse, Inc. sells janitorial supplies, such as mops ... a "donut tire" approach, putting older previous-generation equipment at their DR site. They knew [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 01:05:15
Pay Children a Salary; Not an Allowance!
by K. Russell Your family can become your employees and save you tax dollars even if you are a one-person business ... . Can a business write off the costs of janitorial service? Of course! Since you have a business based ... that amount. Or simply determine what a reasonable person might pay an employee or outside contractor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 09:06:50
What's In Your Hanger?
Spend enough time in Eve and don't throw stuff out and eventually you collect... stuff. Tourists, drugs, BPC of odd items, etc ... but the only thing one can do with them is sell them via a contract or trash them. I think ... trash compactor. A Janitorial staff is a necessity on Minmatar stations, and the Khanid Commander [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 11:04:00
Commercial Auto & Trucking
Since 1957, we have been a market for vehicles (for hire and not-for-hire) used in transporting goods and commodities ... , Contractor, Crane Truck, Crude Oil Haulers; Dairies, Day Care Van, Debris Removal, Department Store ... , Household Goods Mover; Ice Distributor, Inter City, Janitorial Services/Cleaning Svc, Lawn/Landscaping [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 20:11:55
Campus "Post-Racial" Politics
Folks throw around the word fascist quite a bit in describing the left, and in this case on campus racial politics, from Dorothy Rabinowitz, I can see the applicability: Keith Sampson, a student employee on the janitorial staff earning his way toward a degree, was in the habit of reading during work breaks. Last October he was immersed [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 09:06:14
Instawares Free Shipping
http://www.EscapeTheCycle.com Instawares Coupon Code Get Instawares Coupon Code savings and cash back, click the link above ... huge selection of major brand name appliances and low cost commercial equipment, you can shop, stock ... all your disposable needs when you’re in the weeds! Score big with hard to find janitorial supplies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 16:41:59
Beautiful Office Space Available on the North Side
SpinWeb has some extra office space that is not in use and I would like to rent it to an Indianapolis business looking for a great deal on beautiful ... Alarm system Water cooler Access to a beautiful conference room with projection equipment Office ... parking Snow removal service Janitorial service In the heart of North side restaurants and [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 23:21:52
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable
Mortgages Collapse, But Mortgage Brokers Still Marketable Homes, stores, or offices are all buildings depending upon how they are used ... collect and handle the dues. Often, real estate investors negotiate contracts for janitorial, security ... from several contractors and advise the owners on which bid to accept. They monitor the performance [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 13:44:16
Infrastructural Domesticity
Infrastructural Domesticity: there should be some kind of TV show – or a book, ... lighthouses, or remote drawbridge operation rooms on the south Chinese coast, or the janitorial supply ... in unusual conditions as they attempt to fix a major leak in New York’s water supply: The city has enlisted [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 03:23:00
TimeMist Metered Aerosol Air Freshener Dispenser
TimeMist Metered Aerosol Air Freshener Dispenser is a unique programmable dispenser that lets you control spray intensity and frequency ... equipment is included with your purchase. There is a manufacturer's five year warranty when you use ... deals on all of our cleaning and Janitorial Supplies. We not only offer the best brand names [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 18:03:52
Prison Break: “Safe and Sound”, But for How Long?
Last night’s episode of Prison Break, “Safe and Sound” was just another trip on the predictability train ... the clean up. (Now think about it, when has anyone in a maintenance or janitorial department come right away to clean up?) While they are running their noisy equipment, Michael (Wentworth Miller) and Linc [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 14:47:00
Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona Goes Dhimmi
All this from an airport that is noticeably lax in its security protocols… Airport OKs modified uniform for Muslim workersAZ Central Some Muslim ... for modest attire, a civil liberties group said on Tuesday. Before the change, janitorial contractor GCA ... . All contractors must have their uniforms approved by the airport. It’s standard procedure for a [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 20:07:42
Homes For Sale - Some Things You Should Know
Properties can be homes for sale, store fronts, or office space. A business investor needs to manage his property to maximize income and profits ... of homes for sale negotiate contracts for janitorial, security,trash removal, and other services. When contracts are awarded competitively, managers solicit bids from several contractors and advise [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 05:12:04
iRobot Roomba 415 Robotic Vacuum – 2 Pack - $149.99
Well, we think our involvement over these last five-plus years has been beneficial to all parties concerned ... filthy by you and your janitorial liars! With its Active Dirt Response and edge-cleaning side brush ... ”. But if the Board declines to renew our company’s contract for custodial services at the Ira [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 06:00:58
Naomi Campbell Gets Off Easy
I think we all know that community service means one thing in the US for "everyday people" and another for celebrities, ... cleaning tasks, janitorial work, and other typical, grueling chores. According to the Mirror, Naomi ... of community service for the airplane incident which would have got the rest of us thrown into jail [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 17:41:59
Making Health Care a Priority
By DAN MALLOYThis morning, amid all of the activity and anticipation surrounding the first day of the legislative session and the Governor’s address, I spoke at the Capitol regarding the issue facing almost 600 contracted janitorial and maintenance ... termination of benefits for the vulnerable custodial workers under contract with the state, I am [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 18:26:30
Instawares Coupon
http://www.EscapeTheCycle.com Instawares Coupon Code Get Instawares Coupon Code savings and cash back, click the link above ... huge selection of major brand name appliances and low cost commercial equipment, you can shop, stock ... all your disposable needs when you’re in the weeds! Score big with hard to find janitorial supplies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 15:57:59
All REO Preservation Services
Full Service Property Preservation, including lockouts, lock changes, lockboxes, padlocks, window & slider locks, window boarding, door bracing, ... janitorial broom sweep, regular cleaning, deep cleaning , grass cuts, shrub trims, hedge trims ... checks, vacancy inspections, sign posting, and many other services. If you don\\\’t see what you need [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 00:44:55
Wednesday News and Sports
A small plane attempting to land at Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo Tuesday night crashed into a home on Joclar Lane off Burnside Road after ... companies that supplied housekeepers and janitorial workers have been implicated in the indictments.An [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:19:00
General Responsibilities Of Property Management
Commercial property maintenance services handle your building and grounds repair and upkeep ... one. Qualified contractors perform service updates to keep the systems well maintained. Another area is the janitorial services. They inspect and clean hallways, restrooms, elevators and entryways to meet [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 14:04:34
How To Start Up Your Own Cleaning Service
A cleaning business that runs successfully will definitely be rewarding for its owner ... other additional janitorial services. Will you be able to afford it? For you to legally operate ... . Those two are the main costs. For the equipment, you can actually start cleaning with a borrowed vacuum [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 02:33:54
Commercial Auto & Trucking
Since 1957, we have been a market for vehicles (for hire and not-for-hire) used in transporting goods and commodities ... Classes: Janitorial Services/Cleaning Svc, Junk Dealer, Lawn/Landscaping, Leased Auto ... or Road Contractor, Sugar Cane, Sweepers; Tank Trucks, Taxicabs, Temporary Employment Service, Tobacco [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 19:36:57
Foolish Bets And Fiscal Prudence
Sorry to disappoint you, Hack, but I'm just not up for taking your bet. Though the $20 potatoes at 529 are delicious, if slightly overpriced ... out of the janitorial supply budget would probably force kids to bring their own toilet paper to school. It's one thing [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 04:36:00
Rules Tightened To Ensure Workers Are Legal
When a Mesa police lieutenant was tipped off this year that a contract janitorial firm might be employing undocumented immigrants, ... that some contractors might not like the new rules and stop working for the city. “We’re very serious about following [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 04:05:34
It's Time to Fix the Fair Labor Standards Act
The superintendent in my local school district has announced plans for upcoming layoffs to save money caused by a budget shortfall. He plans to layoff one member of the office staff and one of the janitorial staff at each school ... school hours as directed in connection with school events or activities." With a contract clause [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 13:58:28
We’re feeling this in Pasadena, too
From this morning’s LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-fi-bizspendside11-2008aug11,0,6651527 ... and equipment — stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc. — can cost $250,000 to $300,000 for a 150-seat ... and distributors. Then there’s the other outside services such as laundry, janitorial, repair and utilities [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 00:17:51
The Green Office
Photo not linked Do you work for a company or own a company that could use a little help going green? Why not start here, The Green Office ... , and are third party certified. They have cleaning supplies, paper, every kind of office supply you can think of, furniture, janitorial supplies, printer ink, break room supplies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 21:18:31
Labor justice movement takes on Philly radio
In Philadelphia news last month: a boycott of the Embassy Suites Hotel for unfair firings, the unification of the city's two major taxi unions and an illegal-immigration raid at a janitorial services contractor. These aren't exactly typical headlines in Philadelphia news media. [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 04:00:00
Homes For Sale By Owners And Real Estate Agents
A building is able to be many things to different people. They can be homes for sale, retail stores, or offices ... company. Often, mortgage broker of homes for sale negotiate contracts for janitorial, security,trash ... from several contractors and advise the owners on which bid to accept. They monitor the performance [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 15:30:25
Light Duty Janitorial - Nanaimo - 01/16/09
Hours: 20 to 25 hours per week, plus more shifts as they are available Location: Island Janitorial, Nanaimo Start date: Immediately Wage: $11.00 per hour to start Requirements: Evenings after [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:25:29
The magical wonders of Household cleaning products
A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... cleaning products. Maybe Going Green strike your mind?the use of these products have made it safe ... these janitorial cleaning products. Could you believe that rust removers can get ris of rust [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:48:54
Washing Walls
Washing Walls 2 December 2008 – 2:53 am If you’ve ever got into spring cleaning or needed to paint, ... if you have the right equipment. If it is a light cleaning, you can use liquid laundry detergent and water ... and again with a rinse. A flat headed mop or a wall mop from a janitorial supply company is a good [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 01:53:27
Target for the Whole Foods Crowd: The First Ellie’s Eco Home Store Opens in Boulder.
Faced with headlines announcing another bankruptcy, more foreclosures, ... earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000,” celebrating the fastest growing companies in America ... and janitorial supplies to local businesses (recycled copy paper, for example, and non-toxic bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 17:12:46
Custodian 2
About Pierce College District: The Pierce College District has two community colleges ( ... Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience performing work in a Custodial, Janitorial, Housekeeping, or general maintenance role. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Knowledge of basic [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 21:40:48
When the love has ended
TOKYO - One of the lights on the board changes from red to green to signal that a room has just been vacated. “Go!” barks the female supervisor. Jong Pairez and his partner pack up their equipment and bolt from the control room. They have five minutes. The crew is the night-shift janitorial team at a Shibuya [more...]
Date: 2008-06-14 05:51:37
Actions Don’t Speak All That Loudly Anymore
After upsetting some of his more liberal supporters when he appeared to hedge on his promise to move quickly to close the Guantanamo detention ... all the complaints from the university janitorial staff. There is no reason why you can’t learn [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 20:22:44
So You’re Going to Teach Kindergarten, pt.1
Yay! Good for you! On the first day you can get in to the school (and presumably, your classroom) ... empty room. You could walk in to find a mish-mash of furniture, equipment, and curriculum ... so that the janitorial staff can clean the carpets around it. Once several more furniture shifts take place [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 22:46:52
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