The question: What should a teenager or young adult choose to study in college if they want to nab a job at the biggest bank in America? Not a Big Deal According to Dimon, the college degree you choose to…
Massachusetts Nears Salary Transparency Law, Blowing the Lid Off Salary Secrets
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 Practices Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their…
Behind the Sales: The Risk to Warehouse Workers on Prime Day
While US consumers may rush to Amazon for its Prime Day sales event, Amazon warehouse workers are bearing the brunt of the shopping surge, at the expense of their health and safety. Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is an…
Court Strikes Down Biden’s Credit Card Fee Cut Law
A new law backed by the Biden administration to permanently lower credit card fees has been temporarily struck down by a federal judge. New Rule Blocked in Court A Texas judge has moved to temporarily block a new law passed…
The Fear of Outliving Retirement Savings: A Common American Concern
While confidence in savings is up for most Americans, the average worker is more worried than ever that their savings won’t last until the end of their life, according to a new survey from BlackRock. New Survey on Retirement A…
Faking Work? Wells Fargo Cracks Down on Dishonest Employees
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…
Women to Inherit Majority of $9 Trillion in Spousal Wealth
The “great wealth transfer” isn’t just about the children of the wealthy – it will also affect their spouses and partners, with wives and girlfriends inheriting the bulk of an “intra-generational” transfer. The Great Wealth Transfer Economists have been talking…
Flight Attendants Turn down 17% Raise From American Airlines – The Inside Story
An embattled negotiation between American Airlines and their flight attendants union could lead to a strike after the airline’s latest offer has fallen through. 17% Wage Hike Offer Amid contract negotiations this week, major US airline American Airlines offered their…
Tesla’s Price Slashing: A Sign to Buy Despite Recalls?
Recently, things have been looking tenuous for the world’s biggest electric vehicle company, with Tesla announcing price drops for several high-ticket products. A Troubled Week for Tesla Image Credit: Pexels / Werner Pfennig EV giant Tesla has cut prices on…
Job Seekers Beware: AI-Driven Scams Are Taking Over
Employment scams are skyrocketing in the US, according to a new report, and they will likely become more widespread in the future. Employment Scams on the Rise According to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, an identity…
Walmart Sued for Alleged ‘Deceptive’ Pricing Practices
America’s biggest retail store chain is being taken back to court after a lawsuit argued that the corporation has been knowingly overcharging customers in six different states. Deceptive Practises at Walmart Walmart is set to face a class-action lawsuit over…
Walmart’s Top-Heavy Pay: Who Really Benefits?
This week, there’s been a considerable outcry after an El Pais article delved into the pay discrepancies in America’s biggest retail chain, Walmart. Here’s what the report had to say. Walmart’s Wage Chasm According to El Pais, there’s nowhere that…
