Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
One cereal factory in Georgia is under fire after a group of employees filed a lawsuit detailing extensive instances of racial discrimination, allegedly going back decades. Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A General Mills factory in Georgia is now facing a racial discrimination lawsuit after eight Black employees filed suit against the White managers of the factory. … Read more
The head of an enormous malware network has been arrested, after facilitating billions of dollars worth of cyber crimes in nearly 200 countries. One of the World’s Biggest Botnets Federal investigators, with the help of law enforcement agencies around the world, have dismantled one of the largest malicious malware networks in the world, also known … Read more
A group of families who were affected by deadly Boeing crashes in 2018 and 2019 are now urging the US Justice Department to fine the company to the fullest extent. Pursuit of Justice In 2018 and 2019 two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed and killed a staggering 346 passengers and crew members. Now, the families … Read more
Tech giant Apple could be in hot water over claims that the company “systematically” underpaid female employees by using manipulative hiring and job evaluation practices. Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Two female employees are suing Apple over claims that the tech monolith “systematically” paid female employees less than their male counterparts in the same or similar positions. … 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
A whistleblower report alleging serious compliance violations in Adidas’ China offices has led to an investigation by one of the world’s biggest athletic apparel brands. Adidas is Investigating German athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has launched an investigation after a whistleblower complained about “compliance violations” among company executives in China. Going Public in China … Read more
In a historic moment for Apple workers, a group of Apple store employees in Maryland reached the first union labor contract agreement in the company’s history this week. First Union Deal for Apple Workers Apple reached a tentative agreement with unionized retail employees in Maryland last week, signaling the first labor deal that the company … Read more
An arbitration claim against Amazon representing 15,000 drivers has been filed this week, which could change how the e-commerce giant classifies its workers. Arbitration Against Amazon More than 15,000 drivers contracted with Amazon Flex have collectively filed arbitration claims against the company on Tuesday, claiming that their job positions have been misclassified. Misclassified Contractors Lawyers … Read more
One man is seeking legal action against the company behind Flamin Hot Cheetos, over claims that the company wrongfully denied his involvement in the spicy snacks creation. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Fight A former executive at PepsiCo, the parent company of Frito-Lay, has filed suit against the company over claims that he invented the highly popular … Read more
Wealthy Russians could be looking at higher tax rates after the Russian Ministry of Finance released its new tax proposal, as exorbitant military expenses continue to mount. New Tax Proposal Russia’s Ministry of Finance has announced a new proposal to raise tax thresholds for its wealthiest earners, according to a statement released on Tuesday. A … Read more