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December 6, 2012
Supreme court tries to define supervisor

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to struggle over the question of who qualifies as a supervisor under federal nondiscrimination laws. Hearing oral arguments in a case from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 26, 2012, the high court addressed the issue, left unanswered in previous Supreme Court decisions, of when a “supervisor” includes an employee who oversees and directs other workers’ daily tasks, but has no authority over their formal employment status, (Vance v. Ball State Univ., No. 11-556).

January 20, 2011
Aubuchon Hardware closes two stores

Aubuchon Hardware was forced to close two of its stores in Northern Vermont on Jan. 18 because of declining sales, according to an article in the Burlington Free Press.

Aubuchon Hardware was forced to close two of its stores in Northern Vermont on Jan. 18 because of declining sales, according to an article in the Burlington Free Press. 

Employees at the Essex Center and Enosburg Falls locations were notified by e-mail on Tuesday at noon, according to an assistant  store manager. The company issued a press release saying the closings were made with "much regret."

December 5, 2010
In Atlanta, school is in session

Which of the following is true about The Home Depot University:...

Which of the following is true about The Home Depot University:

a) Member of the NCAA’s Southeastern Conference;

b) Offers scholarships to outstanding DIYers; or

c) Provides centralized, management training to the company’s new leaders.

The answer is “c)”—but don’t expect multiple choice questions as part of the curriculum.

September 1, 2008
Fastenal settles labor dispute

The company will pay $10 million to “fully resolve all claims,” according to a statement....

June 10, 2007
Mendham’s steadfast service

Scott Emory took an unconventional route into the hardware business. He started as a premed...