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Last Chance Agreements
As library managers know, managing employees is no easy task. When employee disciplinary issues arise, many employers get stumped on what type of discipline ...
Last Chance Agreements
As school bus operators know, managing employees is no easy task. When employee disciplinary issues arise, many school bus operators get stumped on what type...
Succession & Exit Planning Road Map
Whether retirement is five years away or fifteen, succession and exit planning is one of the most important strategic steps a business owner can take to prot...
Hours of Service Considerations for Spring Trips
The 2025-2026 school year is already half-way over, and for many contractors this means peak sports and activities season is only right around the corner. As...
Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty
When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...
What Is EBITDA—and Why Business Owners Should Care
If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea be...
Potential Marijuana Reclassification in 2026
Once again, marijuana is in the spotlight. On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14370 on expanding medical marijuana and cannabidiol ...
Driver Retention … Employee Performance Management – for the Good of the Employee
Employee performance management is not just about managing when problems arise, as discussed last month. Performance management also includes managing opport...
How to Handle Twenty-Seven Pay Periods in 2026
Many employers pay their salaried employees an annual salary amount that is paid in twenty-six biweekly installments over the course of each year, most often...
Exit and Succession Planning – Start Now
A family business is more than just a company; it’s a legacy, or maybe it’s a retirement asset. Yet, without a thoughtful and strategic succession plan, that...
Age Discrimination in Employment Practices
It is no question that many employers are facing an aging workforce. In fact, according to a recent survey by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, e...
Planning your Route to Retirement - Close the Gaps and Secure Your Legacy
As a school bus contractor, you’ve built a business that helps the community while supporting your family. But what is your long term future plan? Business o...