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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
The CEO of beleaguered aerospace company Boeing is facing a Senate hearing this week due to serious concerns about safety and production issues at company factories. An Apology from Boeing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to apologize for the failures of the world’s largest airplane manufacturer at a US Senate sub-committee hearing this week. … Read more
Retail giant Costco will be phasing out a product that was once a department store staple, causing consternation amongst customers and industry experts. Big Changes at Costco If you’re a big reader who likes to check out the latest offerings at your local Costco, you may have to change your shopping habits. The multination retail … Read more
An ongoing case against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company has been approved to go to a jury trial, presenting complicated questions about consumer expectations. Long Island Ice Cream What if you order a particular flavor of ice cream, only to find that the ice cream does not contain that flavor ingredient at all? … Read more
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