Amazon Faces Legal Heat Over Worker Rights in California

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. Two Amazon Warehouses … Read more

Priced Out: Rising Fast Food Costs Push Shoppers to Walmart

As more customers turn away from fast-food restaurants, Walmart’s grocery line is reaping the benefits.  Major Problem for Fast Food Giants America’s biggest fast food empire – particularly the jewel in the crown that is McDonald’s – is facing a major contender in the food department, as more and more shoppers seek affordable groceries at … Read more

NCAA’s $2.7 Billion Settlement: A New Era for College Sports?

The NCAA is on the cusp of settling a historic lawsuit that could signal a large payday for thousands of student athletes. Potential Billion Dollar Settlement Student-athletes across the US could be looking at hefty payouts from the National Collegiate Athletics Association, after the association moved to settle three antitrust lawsuits. NCAA and the ‘Power … Read more

No More Slackers: Wells Fargo’s New War on Lazy Workers

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

Costco Has Taken a Favorite Food Item Off Its Shelves – And Customers Aren’t Happy

Some Costco customers have expressed outrage over the discontinuation of one of their favorite grocery items. And while the warehouse club retail chain has confirmed the news, their reasoning for taking the product off the shelves may surprise you. An Unhappy Change Costco shoppers are notoriously loyal to the warehouse retail giant. Why else would … Read more