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America’s most iconic fast food chain has refuted claims that its menu prices have outstripped the inflation rate, after photos of $18 Big Mac meals went viral last year. On the Defense McDonald’s prices have soared in recent years, with many Americans viewing their meal deals as a luxury rather than an affordable option. But … Read more
As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more
Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle years of legal disputes in Massachusetts, resulting in a significant pay rise and benefits for their drivers. Big Win for Massachusetts Drivers Rideshare drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 per hour, thanks to a settlement between the two companies … Read more
America’s most popular Mexican-American fast food chain has joined the so-called “fast food wars,” offering new meal deals to bring customers through their doors. Fast Food War A fast food war is raging in America, as some of the country’s biggest chains race to establish affordable, high-value meals in a bid to bring customers back … Read more
Home prices have continued to climb to record highs across the country, but how is that reflected in home sales and mortgage rates? Record High House Prices Home prices in the US hit a record high last month, with existing homes selling for a median price of $419,300, according to the National Association of Realtors. … Read more
In the midst of industry-wide negotiations, Alaska Airlines flight attendants may have confirmed an equitable deal with their employer following months of meetings and protests. 2 Years of Negotiating After close to 2 years of tough negotiations, Alaska Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants late Friday. Due to Combined Efforts The … Read more
The Department of Justice is cracking down on executive insider trading, with the former CEO of a healthcare company the latest to be convicted under a new agency initiative. Insider Trading Case The former CEO of publicly traded healthcare company Ontrak was convicted of insider trading by a federal jury in Los Angeles on Friday. … Read more
After seven years of legal disputes, sports apparel brand Under Armour has proposed a large settlement to a case brought against them by shareholders. Under Armour Settlement US sportswear company Under Armour has agreed to pay a staggering $434 million to settle a class action lawsuit against the company, according to an announcement on Friday. … Read more
Tech giant Apple may be facing another round of legal issues in Europe after an EU commissioner referred to “very serious” issues with non-compliance in the company. EU Not Happy With Apple Officials of the European Union are still unhappy with Apple’s business practices, following two years of legal conflict between the continental bloc and … Read more
The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday. Two Amazon Warehouses Investigated During an … Read more