Guiding the Way to Financial Freedom
The Bay State may be the 11th state in the US to pass a wage transparency bill into law, moving closer to closing race and gender pay gaps in the workplace. Changing Employment Practises Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their back – state lawmakers approved a new bill that could change the way their employment … Read more
A new survey shows that millions of Americans may be on the brink of quitting their jobs, suggesting a repeat of the mass resignations recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Great Resignation 2.0 The US could be on the brink of another Great Resignation, following the trend of mass resignations that swept the economy back in … 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 after negotiations for better wages and working conditions have continuously fallen … Read more
After the shock closure of two significant lumber plants in Montana, the federal government has approved $2 million in funding to keep displaced workers in the state workforce. $2 Million for Displaced Workers The US Department of Labor will provide $2 million in federal funding to help retrain and re-employ lumber workers in Western Montana … 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
Hot on the heels of a major layoff in February and a $28 billion acquisition in March, tech giant Cisco Systems has announced the second round of layoffs as part of a company-wide restructuring plan. Second Round for Cisco Cisco Systems has announced its second round of layoffs this year according to a filing made … Read more
Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. Yet, with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn into full-time income streams. 1. Freelance Writing Image Credit: Shutterstock. If you have a … Read more
Unions in America aren’t just a part of the landscape; they are the gears that keep the machine running smoothly. If you’ve ever doubted the power of collective bargaining, let’s take a walk through the lineup of the most influential unions. Skeptical about joining one? Maybe it’s time to reconsider, because who doesn’t want a … Read more
One viral job post advertising for “white” candidates only has led to a civil lawsuit against the company that posted it. Tech Company vs. DOJ A tech company based in Virginia is facing civil penalties via the US Justice Department, after circulating a job post that called for only “white” candidates. A Controversial Job Post … Read more
A staggering and historic end-of-year pay package has been granted to Boeing’s CEO, in the wake of a very difficult first quarter for the aircraft manufacturer. Boeing’s Largest Payout Shareholders of Boeing approved a $33 million pay package for departing CO Dave Calhoun, marking the largest payout ever given to a Boeing CEO in its … Read more