Career & Education

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

Schools across the nation are in for a turbulent few months coming up, as a swathe of layoffs are predicted to hit the sector.  The Pandemic’s Impact on Schools Image Credit: Shutterstock / Girts Ragelis The pandemic had a rough effect on schools. Classrooms went virtual, and teachers and students had to adjust. Challenges of … Read more

One cereal factory in Georgia is under fire after a group of employees filed a lawsuit detailing extensive instances of racial discrimination, allegedly going back decades. Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A General Mills factory in Georgia is now facing a racial discrimination lawsuit after eight Black employees filed suit against the White managers of the factory. … Read more

The tech industry entered 2024 plagued with layoffs, and Twitch is no stranger to this. The Amazon-owned game-streaming platform has announced that it will let go of several important safety members in favor of reconstruction.  A Safety Advisory Council Is Crucial  A safety advisory council (SAC) is important, especially when dealing with online content. The … Read more

An embattled negotiation between American Airlines and their flight attendants union could lead to a strike after the airline’s latest offer has fallen through. 17% Wage Hike Offer Amid contract negotiations this week, major US airline American Airlines offered their flight attendants a 17% wage hike, which would be effective immediately if accepted. Swift Rejection … Read more

The job market is going through a cooling period and finding a job can feel even more challenging, especially for younger Americans. There are many reasons why landing your first job may feel tougher than expected. Today’s Job Market National job openings are falling. While still strong, the job market is slowing down compared to … Read more

The proposed TikTok ban in the United States has been controversial, as some worry about privacy and security while others predict harsh economic consequences. Many are worried that the ban could have widespread economic effects. In the long-run, it could impact the lives of not only content creators and businesses, but also overall marketing strategies … Read more

There’s a massive change in the education sector happening right now in Florida. Let’s take a more in-depth look at what’s been happening over in the Sunshine State. Doubling Down Florida’s home school voucher program is about to double in size next year. With more and more families jumping on the homeschooling bandwagon, the demand … Read more

Are you or your loved ones grappling with student loans? You’re not alone in this struggle. Here are 21 harsh realities about the student loan industry that might hit close to home, impacting not just your financial freedom but potentially that of your children and grandchildren as well. #1. Staggering Debt Student loan debt in … Read more

Federal investigations into an Alabama auto parts company found that it had hired a 13-year-old to help manufacture auto parts for Hyundai.  Hyundai Goes to US Court The US Department of Labor has taken South Korean auto manufacturing giant Hyundai Motor Co. to federal court over serious child labor law violations that occurred in Alabama. … Read more