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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
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
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
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
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
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
An Illinois-based lighting company has recalled millions of their light products over a potentially fatal fire hazard. Millions of Lights Recalled More than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights have been recalled by the company due to reports of serious fire and burn risks, with one death reported as a result. US CPSC Issues Notice The … Read more
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
A new low-cost promotion from McDonalds could be the next best move as the fast-food corporation looks to tackle falling foot traffic across the country. $5 Meal Deal Incoming Fast-food monolith McDonald’s is set to introduce a new $5 meal deal starting next month, in an apparent bid to bring back customers who have grown … Read more
A conflict of interest policy at oil giant BP now requires employees to share details of any romantic relationships with their coworkers. New Policy Update at BP A massive shake-up of BP company policy means that some employees must now disclose any and all romantic relationships they have had with coworkers in the previous three … Read more