Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
America’s most iconic fast food chain has refuted claims that its menu prices have outstripped the inflation rate, after photos of $18 Big Mac meals went viral last year. On the Defense McDonald’s prices have soared in recent years, with many Americans viewing their meal deals as a luxury rather than an affordable option. But … Read more
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
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 popular burger chain is facing the culmination of a difficult year of economic failures, and could be standing on the edge of bankruptcy – and the end of the business entirely. Hemorrhaging Cash BurgerFi, a popular fast-casual burger chain is currently hemorrhaging cash, and the company fears it may be forced to file for … 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
The trend of store closures in every corner of the country has continued, as regional supermarket chain Stop & Shop announces the closure of dozens of stores. More Store Closures The country has been hit by a wave of retail store closures around the country this year, from Family Dollar to Walgreens, and more. Stop … 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
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
A new ordinance approved by LA County supervisors will require some hospitals to inform the Department of Public Health before they go after patients for unpaid medical debt. New Hospital Rules If certain hospitals in LA County want to pursue their patient’s unpaid medical bills, they now have to let the county know first, according … 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