WARN Act violations at heart of lawsuits filed against United Furniture Industries
Attorneys representing former employees said the law is clearly on the workers’ side TUPELO, Miss. — A document obtained by Home News Now shows that …
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Diamond Mattress brings fiberglass-free FR materials to manufacturing process
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2022) – As part of its continuous improvement initiatives, Diamond Mattress is using fiberglass-free flame retardant (FR) in its mattress manufacturing …
Shifman provides mattresses, headboards to Bridges Outreach constituents
NEWARK, N.J. (Dec. 5, 2022) – Luxury bedding manufacturer Shifman Mattresses made a significant year-end donation to its charitable partner Bridges Outreach and looks forward to increasing its support …
UFI transportation division being sued for failure to transport materials following closure
ABERDEEN, Miss. — United Furniture Industries is facing its first legal action from a client relating to its alleged failure to deliver materials to a …
AHFA honors Gat Caperton with Distinguished Service Award
HIGH POINT – The American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to manufacturer and environmentalist William Gaston “Gat” Caperton …
Johnston Casuals CEO Joe Johnston elected chair of AHFA board of directors
HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance announced Friday that Joe Johnston, chief executive officer of Johnston Casuals Furniture, has been elected as 2023 …
Covid-19 continues to impact world’s supply chain
China’s lockdowns and harsh pandemic-related restrictions, along with protests there, are causing ripples around the world When I was a kid, a popular song every …
Could WARN Act exemptions work in United’s favor?
UNC labor and employment law expert discusses how some employers can legally avoid giving employees 60-day notice of a facility closure HIGH POINT — Questions …
G Lipscomb launches motion upholstery resource Homestead Furniture
70,000-square-foot production facility in New Albany will employ 117 workers NEW ALBANY, Miss. — G Lipscomb, a former executive at Southern Motion, is getting back …
Century, Hickory Chair parent acquires Classic Leather
HICKORY, N.C. – Century Furniture and Hickory Chair parent RHF Investments has acquired the operations and assets of upholstery manufacturer Classic Leather and sister company …
