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Ripped From the Headlines For Your Consideration

Ripped From the Headlines For Your Consideration

We’re talking about grease trap safety regulations, pumper wage comparisons and a fun wastewater educational video.
Know Overtime Rules or Face the Dire Financial Consequences

Know Overtime Rules or Face the Dire Financial Consequences

One New York portable sanitation company will hand out $7 million to 1,300 employees who worked through lunch breaks and were shorted on overtime pay.
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Your Employee Just Asked for a Raise. What’s Next?

It takes guts to approach the boss and ask for more money. Treat the request with respect, and follow these important steps before you blurt out a yes or no.
Five Quotes to Guide Your Septic Pumping Operation

Five Quotes to Guide Your Septic Pumping Operation

These famous words contain wisdom that you can apply to the way you run your business
Are You Paying Employees the Right Wages?

Are You Paying Employees the Right Wages?

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank. But getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.
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Are You Paying Employees the Right Wages?

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank. But getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.
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What’s the Secret to Fighting Fly-by-Night Operators?

More regulations and technician certification may ensure higher profits and discourage low-ball contractors from competing in your marketplace.
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Is It Time to Raise Your Starting Wage?

You ask a lot of septic service or portable sanitation technicians. Is it wrong for them to ask more of you?
$15 Minimum Wage Breaks Records

$15 Minimum Wage Breaks Records

Could you afford to pay your employees $15 an hour? If not, don’t move to Seattle.
Time to Hire?

Time to Hire?

A poster would like to add a service technician. Industry veterans weigh in with the pros and cons of bringing on a new employee.