As a dedicated mother of three, my children’s clothing consignment business called Rhea Lana’s has always been about moms, kids and community. Yet in 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) took it upon itself to go after my business, initiating an investigation into our employment practices. I believe it’s revealing that the Department of Labor’s investigation was initiated without a single complaint from any Rhea Lana’s participant. That’s because moms who shop and sell their used clothing at Rhea Lana’s consignment events are customers who appreciate the value they get from our business model. With events in 25 states and counting, Rhea Lana’s was named among the Top 1,000 fastest-growing franchises in 2016.

Source: Forbes February 24, 2017 19:14 UTC