In this October Workplace Update, Paige McAllister, vice president of compliance at The Workplace Advisors, answers one of the most common HR questions this time of year — who qualifies for paid holidays, and what employers need to know when offering them.

As Halloween nears, the workplace can get spooky in its own way — from vanishing employees to mysterious reappearances and chilling gossip that refuses to die. In this October Workplace Update, Paige McAllister of The Workplace Advisors dives into some of the eeriest HR stories she’s encountered and what employers can learn from them.

Seaman Paper has launched its new line of heat-sealable, curbside recyclable paper packaging solutions designed to replace single-use plastic bags.

Monadnock Paper Mills and Monadnock Non-Wovens announce with sadness the passing of Chairman and CEO Richard G. Verney on Sept. 10, 2025.

How can employers make tough calls without stepping into legal trouble? In this Workplace Update, Paige McAllister, vice president of compliance at The Workplace Advisors, shares her perspective on how employers can approach employment decisions in 2025.

Remote work offers flexibility, but what happens when an employee moves to another state? In this month’s Q&A, The Workplace Advisors explain what employers need to do to stay compliant.

Late last month, International Paper’s packaging business in North America initiated a series of actions to enhance its ability to serve and grow with customers while improving its manufacturing footprint. 

Greif recently completed the divestiture of its containerboard business to Packaging Corporation of America for $1.8 billion.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions has appointed Julie Schertell as CEO, following the departure of Ross Bushnell, who will remain through September to support a smooth transition.