Apple Faces Lawsuit By Female Employees Over Alleged Pay Discrimination

Tech giant Apple could be in hot water over claims that the company “systematically” underpaid female employees by using manipulative hiring and job evaluation practices. Gender Discrimination Lawsuit  Two female employees are suing Apple over claims that the tech monolith “systematically” paid female employees less than their male counterparts in the same or similar positions. … Read more

Telehealth Company Accused of Fraudulent Prescriptions in $100m Adderall Scheme

A San Francisco-based telehealth company allegedly prescribed controlled substances to people who did not need them, leading to the arrest of two top-ranking executives.  Fraudulent Adderall Prescriptions The leading executives of online telehealth company Done Global Inc. were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of fraudulently prescribing addictive prescription stimulants for profit, according to federal prosecutors.  … Read more

Washington’s Tribal Hunting Waiver Divides Public Opinion

A waiver has been granted allowing the Native American Makah tribe to continue ceremonial hunting traditions, a decision which has caused both celebration and consternation from different groups. 20 Years of Waiting For two decades the Native American Makah tribe has been pursuing the legal right to continue their traditional whale hunting in the state … Read more

Wealth Disparity at Amazon: Besos Worth $200B, Workers in Need

According to a new research report, Amazon warehouse workers are struggling to get by on their paychecks from one of the worlds most profitable companies.  Amazon Workers Struggle A new report suggests that half of all warehouse workers at Amazon are now struggling to afford basic living costs, and are either living paycheck-to-paycheck or unable … Read more

Amazon Faces Legal Storm as 15,000 Drivers Demand Justice

An arbitration claim against Amazon representing 15,000 drivers has been filed this week, which could change how the e-commerce giant classifies its workers. Arbitration Against Amazon More than 15,000 drivers contracted with Amazon Flex have collectively filed arbitration claims against the company on Tuesday, claiming that their job positions have been misclassified. Misclassified Contractors Lawyers … Read more

Raytheon Under Fire for Allegedly Discriminating Against Older Workers

The corporation formerly known as Raytheon could go to court over claims that it has discriminated against older workers for years. Lawsuit Against RTX A class-action lawsuit was filed against multination defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, over claims of age discrimination in the workplace. AARP Involved The complaint was filed in … Read more

Starbucks is the Next Chain to Introduce a Discounted ‘Value’ Menu

The value wars wage on as American fast-food chains introduce promotions and discounts to lure customers back into stores. Now, a new corporation has entered the ring – Starbucks.  New Offer from Starbucks First McDonald’s, then Wendy’s, and now Starbucks have introduced promo deals in a bid to appeal to inflation-battered customers who are now … Read more