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Fast food companies prepare to lay off staff to avoid increased payroll expenses. Minimum Wage Increase Driving Job Cuts Effective April 1st, some fast food companies in California will be required to offer their employees a minimum wage of $20 per hour. This has prompted some companies to initiate rounds of layoffs to avoid the … 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
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
The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal. VA Under Fire In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has started laying off frontline healthcare workers … Read more
Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going … 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
Pursuing a career in sustainability is not only fulfilling but can also be financially rewarding. Here are 21 specific ways to make your sustainability career pay off. 1. Specialize in Renewable Energy Renewable energy is a booming sector. Specializing in solar, wind, or hydro energy can open doors to high-paying roles in design, installation, and … Read more
Earlier this year, a minimum wage hike for many fast-food restaurants in California was announced. The move garnered national attention, and some businesses weren’t up to the task. Restaurants Close Due to Minimum Wage Hike Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirsak Californians looking to enjoy a Fosters Freeze or Mod Pizza treat in some cities are … Read more