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Dollar General reinforces ethics code, bans child and forced labor

Dollar General reinforces ethics code, bans child and forced labor

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Euclid officer escorts fawn out of Dollar General store

Euclid officer escorts fawn out of Dollar General store

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Dollar General donates $50,000 and books to Tennessee school

Dollar General donates $50,000 and books to Tennessee school

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Dollar General expands store refresh push as renovation projects gain recognition

Dollar General expands store refresh push as renovation projects gain recognition

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OSHA fines H-E-B $17,878 after warehouse death investigation

OSHA fines H-E-B $17,878 after warehouse death investigation

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Dollar General reports 21,055 stores, 716.2 million dollars in operating cash flow

Dollar General reports 21,055 stores, 716.2 million dollars in operating cash flow

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Dollar General faces tougher value-sector test as shoppers cut back

Dollar General faces tougher value-sector test as shoppers cut back

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Dollar General maps June savings event week by week through July 4

Dollar General maps June savings event week by week through July 4

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OSHA warns cramped stockroom stacking can strain Dollar General workers
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OSHA warns cramped stockroom stacking can strain Dollar General workers

Cramped stockrooms can turn routine stocking into strains, falls and blocked exits. OSHA’s Dollar General settlement shows why the safest fix starts with how product is stacked.

Derek Washington5m read
Dollar General workers can access retirement savings through Voya login
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Dollar General workers can access retirement savings through Voya login

One quick Voya login can prevent lost match dollars, stale beneficiaries, and account-access headaches for Dollar General workers.

Marcus Chen5m read
Dollar General posts stronger quarter as shrink losses ease
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Dollar General posts stronger quarter as shrink losses ease

Lower shrink helped Dollar General lift margin and profit, but the store-level fallout may be tighter recovery rules, more documentation and heavier loss-prevention pressure.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General counts 20,893 stores as format differences shape jobs
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Dollar General counts 20,893 stores as format differences shape jobs

A transfer at Dollar General can change your whole shift, from cooler counts and freight to the kind of customers you serve, depending on whether you land in DG, DG Market, DGX or pOpshelf.

Lauren Xu6m read
OSHA warns heat hazards can hit Dollar General workers year-round
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OSHA warns heat hazards can hit Dollar General workers year-round

Heat danger in Dollar General stores is not just about summer: back rooms, docks and parking lots can turn dangerous fast, and OSHA says new workers are hit hardest.

Derek Washington6m read
Dollar General Publishes Updated Employee Guide for 30% Discount Enrollment and Troubleshooting
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Dollar General Publishes Updated Employee Guide for 30% Discount Enrollment and Troubleshooting

Dollar General updated employee instructions for enrolling in the 30% associate discount and troubleshooting point-of-sale issues, clarifying DGme and Workvivo steps.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General cashier wins $277,565 after firing over orange juice
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Dollar General cashier wins $277,565 after firing over orange juice

A Maryville cashier with diabetes lost her job after treating low blood sugar with orange juice, then won a federal award after jurors found Dollar General failed to accommodate her.

Derek Washington2m read
Federal NLRA posting clarifies organizing rights for Dollar General workers
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Federal NLRA posting clarifies organizing rights for Dollar General workers

Plain federal guidance explains retail employees' rights to organize and what employers may not do. It gives Dollar General frontline staff a clear, authoritative resource.

Marcus Chen2m read
Washington minimum wage hike to $17.13 forces payroll updates for Dollar General
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Washington minimum wage hike to $17.13 forces payroll updates for Dollar General

Washington raised its minimum wage to $17.13 on Jan. 1, 2026, requiring employers to update pay bands and payroll systems; local rates may be higher and affect store scheduling and budgets.

Marcus Chen2m read
How Dollar General Workers Can Report Safety Hazards to OSHA
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How Dollar General Workers Can Report Safety Hazards to OSHA

Federal guidance explains how employees can report unsafe conditions or retaliation, which matters to Dollar General workers who face store safety and staffing risks. The guidance outlines complaint types, filing options, necessary information, and important deadlines that affect whether inspections or whistleblower investigations can proceed.

Marcus Chen2m read
How Dollar General Workers Should Document Safety Issues and Seek Help
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How Dollar General Workers Should Document Safety Issues and Seek Help

This guide explains how Dollar General employees can document and report workplace safety hazards, what steps to take if they face retaliation, and where to find organizing and advocacy support. Knowing the right channels to use, what records to keep, and when to contact federal agencies can protect workers and improve responses to dangerous conditions.

Marcus Chen2m read
NLRB Provides Know Your Rights Tools for Dollar General Workers
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NLRB Provides Know Your Rights Tools for Dollar General Workers

The National Labor Relations Board has made downloadable Know Your Rights materials available for private sector employees, including posters and multilingual guidance. These resources explain protections for workers who act together to improve pay and conditions, outline what counts as protected social media and shop floor conversations, and give instructions for filing unfair labor practice charges and petitions for representation.

Marcus Chen2m read
Federal Guidance Clarifies Union Rights for Dollar General Workers
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Federal Guidance Clarifies Union Rights for Dollar General Workers

Federal guidance lays out employee rights and a step by step process for forming a union at nonunion workplaces, and explains protections against employer retaliation. This information matters for Dollar General employees and other retail workers who may be considering organizing or want to understand legal protections for concerted activity.

Marcus Chen2m read
How Dollar General Workers Can Escalate Store Safety Concerns to OSHA
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How Dollar General Workers Can Escalate Store Safety Concerns to OSHA

Dollar General employees, former employees, and representatives can file safety and health complaints with OSHA using online forms, mail, fax, or phone, and they may request confidentiality. This federal route matters because OSHA may inspect based on the severity of evidence, prioritizes imminent dangers such as blocked exits and fire hazards, and enforces whistleblower protections against employer retaliation.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General highlights day-one benefits, tuition aid and retirement perks
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Dollar General highlights day-one benefits, tuition aid and retirement perks

Dollar General’s benefits pitch is broader than most cashiers see at a glance. The fine print matters: eligibility, full-time status and role type can change the value of the package.

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Practical Guide Helps Dollar General Employees Prepare for Store Openings, Onboarding
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Practical Guide Helps Dollar General Employees Prepare for Store Openings, Onboarding

Dollar General runs about 20,000 stores and 180,000 employees; this guide lays out the exact manager duties, training programs, and step-by-step actions to prepare a new store opening and onboard hires.

Lauren Xu7m read
What Dollar General Employees Should Do If Assaulted, Robbed, Threatened
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What Dollar General Employees Should Do If Assaulted, Robbed, Threatened

If you’re assaulted, robbed, or threatened at work, prioritize your safety, call 911, report to your manager plus the Risk Management Hotline or ERC, seek medical care, and document everything.

Lauren Xu6m read
What Dollar General Workers Need to Know About NLRA Rights
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What Dollar General Workers Need to Know About NLRA Rights

Dollar General workers have clear protections under the National Labor Relations Act to organize, discuss pay and working conditions, and to avoid employer retaliation, knowing Sec. 7 and ULP rules matters on the job.

Marcus Chen3m read
Dollar General Employee Guide: Reporting Injuries, Filing Claims, Appealing Denials
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Dollar General Employee Guide: Reporting Injuries, Filing Claims, Appealing Denials

If you're injured on the job at Dollar General, report it immediately, call the company's 24-hour Risk Management Hotline, and document everything to protect medical care and wage-replacement benefits.

Marcus Chen2m read
EEOC Decree Gives Reconsideration Rights, Requires Dollar General Background-Check Reforms
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EEOC Decree Gives Reconsideration Rights, Requires Dollar General Background-Check Reforms

The EEOC reached a consent decree with Dollar General requiring a monetary settlement and reforms to criminal-history screening; applicants and employees now have formal reconsideration rights and appeal channels.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General details benefits package for store and corporate staff
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Dollar General details benefits package for store and corporate staff

Dollar General outlines health, retirement, leave and training benefits for hourly and corporate employees. Employees can use the summary to evaluate total compensation and career supports.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General Outlines Day-One Benefits and Career Pathways for Staff
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Dollar General Outlines Day-One Benefits and Career Pathways for Staff

Dollar General’s corporate careers and employee pages present a comprehensive overview of benefits, training and internal-promotion programs aimed at retail, distribution, fleet and corporate employees. The material highlights day-one eligibility for many programs, tuition assistance, and internal mobility metrics that matter for recruiting, retention and workplace planning.

Marcus Chen2m read
Labor Department Guidance Clarifies Pay Rules for Dollar General Workers
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Labor Department Guidance Clarifies Pay Rules for Dollar General Workers

A U.S. Department of Labor fact sheet lays out how the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to retail workplaces, offering clear direction on counting hours worked, compensable waiting time, illegal wage deductions, and overtime eligibility. For Dollar General employees and managers, the guidance underscores which on-site tasks and policies must be paid and how workers can use federal resources if they believe their pay or deductions violate the law.

Marcus Chen2m read
How to File an EEOC Charge, What Dollar General Workers Need
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How to File an EEOC Charge, What Dollar General Workers Need

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance lays out the formal process for filing an employment discrimination charge, and it matters because filing is often a required administrative step before a lawsuit. Dollar General employees who believe they faced discrimination should note strict time limits, multiple filing options, and what documentation to gather to preserve their claims.

Marcus Chen2m read
Dollar General adds retail veteran Gregory H. Hicks to board
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Dollar General adds retail veteran Gregory H. Hicks to board

Gregory H. Hicks joins Dollar General’s board as an independent director, bringing a retail operator’s eye to pay, human capital and store execution decisions.

Derek Washington3m read
Dollar General workers may see smaller paychecks under updated 2026 withholding rules
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Dollar General workers may see smaller paychecks under updated 2026 withholding rules

A changed withholding election can trim a Dollar General paycheck even when your hourly rate stays put. The pay stub is the fastest way to see what changed.

Lauren Xu5m read
Dollar General workers should weigh benefits, not just paycheck deductions
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Dollar General workers should weigh benefits, not just paycheck deductions

The cheapest plan can cost more by midyear. Dollar General workers should compare premiums, prescriptions, retirement, time off, and education before enrolling.

Marcus Chen6m read
How Dollar General Employees Access DG Paystub Portal: Login and Troubleshooting
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How Dollar General Employees Access DG Paystub Portal: Login and Troubleshooting

Current and former Dollar General employees can access paystubs through the DG paystub portal, commonly called DGME or the Money Network paystub portal, this guide walks through login, registration and troubleshooting.

Marcus Chen5m read
Dollar General Lists Day One Benefits, Tuition and Pay Access
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Dollar General Lists Day One Benefits, Tuition and Pay Access

Dollar General's public careers pages outline a broad package of employee benefits, including eligibility for benefits on day one, multiple health options, retirement savings, and a zero cost tuition program for full time workers. The overview highlights tools for earlier access to pay and internal promotion and training, though plan documents and individual eligibility determine specific terms.

Marcus Chen2m read