Career & Education

Employment scams are skyrocketing in the US, according to a new report, and they will likely become more widespread in the future. Employment Scams on the Rise According to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, an identity theft watchdog group, employment scams are on the rise thanks to the surging use of … Read more

A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns.  Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more

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

Union threats across Canada could mean big repercussions for U.S. citizens.  Borderline Chaos Canadian border workers have just voted in favor of strike action, igniting fears of disruptions at the borders.  Union Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Strike Action The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) – the border workers union – announced Friday morning … Read more

While reasons like higher production costs are given, other sources blame “greed” for the mass layoffs. A Sad Summer  The largest international seller of tractors and crop harvesters, John Deere, announced on Friday that it’s implementing another wave of staff layoffs. Over 600 people employed at three US-based John Deere plants were notified that, by the … Read more

Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle years of legal disputes in Massachusetts, resulting in a significant pay rise and benefits for their drivers. Big Win for Massachusetts Drivers Rideshare drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 per hour, thanks to a settlement between the two companies … Read more

Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. I’ve been turning side hustles into legitimate income sources since 2002, so I knwo that with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn … 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

The gig economy promises freedom and flexibility, but often at a steep cost to the workers themselves. Are you aware of how deep corporate strategies cut into the everyday lives of gig workers? #1. Misclassification of Workers Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kamil Zajaczkowski Corporations often classify gig workers as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits … Read more

Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected.  California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food chain workers a minimum wage of … Read more