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An Alabama poultry company is being investigated for hiring underage workers, just four months after they were found responsible for the death of a 16-year-old employee. Poultry Business Under Investigation The US Department of Labor is currently investigating an Alabama poultry company that allegedly hired four minors to work under illegal labor conditions. It was … Read more
A year-long lawsuit between retailers Nordstrom and Patagonia has finally been settled, as accusations of counterfeit products fly. Counterfeit Accusations Two big US retailers have spent nearly a year going back-to-back over accusations of counterfeit sales that tread all over a company’s trademark. Last week the lawsuit finally came to a close. Lawsuit Settled One … Read more
A staggering and historic end-of-year pay package has been granted to Boeing’s CEO, in the wake of a very difficult first quarter for the aircraft manufacturer. Boeing’s Largest Payout Shareholders of Boeing have approved a $33 million pay package for departing CO Dave Calhoun this week, marking the largest payout ever given to a Boeing … Read more
One of America’s biggest gym franchises is raising its membership fees for the first time since the 1990s. Planet Fitness Price Change New Planet Fitness members might be shaking their fists at the sky over recent news that the company, one of America’s largest fitness franchises, will be raising their monthly fees for basic memberships. … Read more
One of the pioneering figures of artificial intelligence technology has warned the UK government, and governments around the world, to introduce a UBI to combat the effects of AI. Godfather of AI Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a man who is widely regarded as the ‘godfather of artificial intelligence’ due to his prominent role in its early … Read more
Recent research now shows some of the worst effects of the Maui wildfires last year, which have left affected communities struggling and stricken with health and economic problems. Nine Months On Last year the Hawaiian island of Maui was devastated by raging wildfires, which resulted in the death of dozens of residents and the destruction … Read more
Americans are borrowing more than they can repay, shining a light on how inflation and interest rates are affecting borrowers across the country. Maxing Out A growing number of Americans are maxing out their credit cards, with nearly a fifth of borrowers using most of their available credit, according to a new report by the … 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
Ride-hailing and delivery companies are up in arms over Seattle’s new minimum wage laws, but they may not be in place for much longer. Uber CEO Speaks The CEO of ride-hailing transportation company Uber has openly criticized a recent labor law passed by the city of Seattle, which instated a new minimum wage law for … Read more
Astronomical childcare costs have become a major issue for US families, and a new survey shows just how dire the state of the national childcare industry has become. Recent Report on Childcare Anxiety around rising rent and property prices has been rising exponentially in recent years. But a recent report suggests that childcare costs may … Read more