Holiday pay can create confusion for employers calculating overtime for non-exempt employees, especially when paid holidays push total paid hours above 40 in a workweek. In this month’s Q&A, The Workplace Advisors explain the difference between paid time and hours worked, and why holiday pay generally does not need to be included when determining overtime obligations.

Critical conversations can be difficult to start, especially when the stakes are high, emotions are involved, and the outcome is uncertain. In this month’s Workplace Update, The Workplace Advisors outline the F.R.I.E.N.D. framework, a practical approach for navigating workplace conflict with clarity, emotional control, active listening, and a shared path forward.

International Paper is set to erect a new 468,000 square-foot sustainable packaging facility in Rankin County, Mississippi.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) recently released its "66th Annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey," which provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production.

The European Commission recently granted unconditional approval for Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano’s planned purchase of Kimberly-Clark’s international tissue business.

A tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Wash., left at least one person dead, nine people unaccounted for, and nine others injured, according to OPB.

Form I-9s may feel like a routine part of onboarding, but recent guidance has raised the stakes for common errors. In this month’s Q&A, The Workplace Advisors explain why employers may need to revisit their process and refresh training before an audit turns small mistakes into immediate penalties.

The interview may seem like an informal chat, a way to get to know each candidate beyond their résumé. And to some extent, it is. But it is also one of the most high-risk, compliance-sensitive phases of the hiring process. A single poorly worded question can create significant legal exposure for the organization.

A U.S. court’s recent decision to block the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) from joining a lawsuit against Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act has stoked worries about the impact of the legislation on the paper packaging industry.

WCP Solutions has announced several executive leadership promotions across sales, purchasing, and IT/operations as part of the company’s continued growth and long-term leadership planning.

Maine-based Twin Rivers Paper Company has acquired Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI) for an undisclosed sum.