Major multinational corporation Bank of America has sent out warnings to employees who are still working from home after calls for mandatory office hours have been ignored by some. Bank Of America Put Their Foot Down During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of office workers around the world became accustomed to the convenience […]
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Struggling Dollar Tree to Close Nearly 1000 Stores
Discount variety chain Dollar Tree will be closing nearly 1000 stores in the next few years. 1000 Stores Closing Dollar Tree has announced that it will be closing close to 1000 Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores, after a review of its performance in the 2023 fiscal year. Dollar Tree Press Release In a press […]
Bottom of the Barrel: 19 of the Lowest Minimum Wage States
As minimum wages continue to rise across the US, you might be surprised to learn which US states pay the lowest minimum wages in the country. Federal Minimum With record-high inflation and mounting interest rates in recent years, many Americans feel as though their paycheck just isn’t keeping up. And with a federal minimum wage […]
The Cost of Coachella: How Much Would You Pay?
Have you ever considered attending California’s biggest annual event, but you’re not sure if you have enough cash to splash? Here’s how much it costs to attend the 3-day Coachella festival. California’s Biggest Festival Coachella is a three-day music festival held in Indo, California, in the Coachella Valley. Every year huge crowds converge on the […]
In-N-Out Commits to Low Prices Despite California Wage Hike
The president of one of California’s favorite burger chains has spoken out about the recent state minimum wage increase. In-N-Out Won’t Hike Prices Lynsi Snyder, president of fast-food chain In-N-Out, has spoken out about her “obligation” to maintain the chain’s restaurant prices after California raised the state’s fast food minimum wage rate. A West Coast […]
Chipotle Forks Out Over $3 Million in Seattle Labor Violation Case
A settlement over 2017 labor violation allegations has been reached between Chipotle, Seattle-based employees, and the Office of Labor Standards. Chipotle Under Fire The international fast food chain company Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $2.9 million to Seattle restaurant employees in a recent settlement over alleged labor violations. Announced by the Office of […]
Google Cuts Off California News Sites to Avoid Pay-Per-Link Fees
A recent move to restrict California news sites over proposed legislation has caused an influx of criticism against Google. Removing Links For California News Outlets Google has begun removing links to California news sites for some of their users, in the face of proposed state legislation that could force them to start paying for news […]
Boeing Probe Finds Half a Million Dollars in Secret Perks for Executives
Boeing recently disclosed that they had wrongly classified $500,000 worth of personal trips for executive staff, amid ongoing problems for the company. Half a Million Undisclosed During an internal review, aviation giant Boeing admitted to spending $500,000 more on executive private jet flights than had been previously disclosed. Perks of the C–Suite Chief Executive David […]
Weight Loss Wonder Pill Makes Drug Company Richer Than Tesla
Novo Nordisk’s market valuation has increased so rapidly in recent weeks that it has overtaken Elon Musk’s EV giant. Novo Nordisk On Top A new weight loss pill being trialed by Olympic maker Novo Nordisk has sent the company’s value soaring. Its market value has now eclipsed that of electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla. Increases to […]
Are You Among Those Paying the Highest Lifetime Taxes by State?
A new report has shed light on the staggering discrepancy in lifetime tax burdens between different US states. But which state pays the highest overall? Lifetime Tax For Americans Tax day is never a fun time for workers across the United States. But it’s worse for some than for others, as residents in certain states […]