Career & Education

As inflation (and everything else) keeps rising, economists say that more teens joining the workforce is “absolutely essential.”  Part of the Grind  It’s not uncommon to see or hear about teenagers taking on part-time jobs or seeking summer work. Usually, this would be to have some extra spending cash or maybe even to save for … 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 Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ground Picture In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has … Read more

Millennial employees are moving away from formal PTO processes and toward secret paid time off. There has been a recent trend of workers choosing to unofficially vacation rather than use their PTO days and risk rejection or shame. Legality of Paid Time Off Image Credit: Shutterstock / Mohd KhairilX In the U.S., the Fair Labor … Read more

The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prilutskiy Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday. Two … Read more

As tuition costs rise and student debt increases, many are starting to question the value of a college degree. The decision of whether to go to college or not is important, so we will explore some of the benefits and challenges of higher education. Higher Earnings Overall, a college degree is linked with higher earning … Read more

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are reportedly being rapidly cut back by Corporate America. Are these changes a necessary recalibration or a blatant step back for workplace equality? Here’s how major companies are gutting their DEI programs and what it means for the future. 1. Bank of America Bank of America has broadened programs … Read more

Disneyland Resort workers are one step closer to a strike, which could stall operations at Disneyland theme parks and resorts in the US. Disneyland Workers Vote for Strike Authorization Workers at Disneyland have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike against their employer this week after negotiations for better wages and working conditions have … Read more

Popular department store, J.C. Penney, has announced the closure of multiple stores across the country. This announcement reflects changes in the retail industry as online shopping becomes more popular. But how will these changes affect consumers and the future of in-store shopping? J.C. Penney Stores Close The American retail giant has announced that it’s closing … Read more

In today’s turbulent economic climate, job security feels more uncertain than ever. As major companies cut thousands of jobs, one can’t help but wonder if you or your family might be next. Here’s a look at which companies are making cuts and what it means for you. 1. Nike Cuts Deep Nike is slashing its … 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 Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ulf Wittrock 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 … Read more