Starbucks’ Parental Leave Policy Doubles the Paid Leave for New Parents
Starbucks’ parental leave policy is expanding to provide new birth parents who work 20-hour weeks with 18 weeks of paid leave. ...
Amazon Union Workers Threaten to Strike as Negotiations Stall
Amazon Teamsters union members have voted to authorize a union strike against the company for failing to begin contract negotiations. ...
Employers with RTO Mandates Are Losing Skilled Employees
The link between RTO mandates and the loss of employees is growing more evident as workers continue to look for hybrid and remote work. ...
Changes to Netflix’s Landmark Parental Leave Policy Have Been Spotted
Netflix’s parental leave policy is changing slowly, although the company has not explicitly stated that it is pulling back the benefit entirely. ...
What are the Top 10 U.S. Cities with Shrinking Household Incomes?
A study, based on the data from the Census Bureau from 2022 to 2023, found that Marysville was among the top cities with shrinking median household incomes. ...
Boeing’s Nationwide Layoffs Turn to Washington and California Next
The Boeing layoffs will take place nationwide throughout 2025, but around 400 cuts in Washington and 500 in California have been announced. ...
Ohio State Cancels Employee Raises After Overturning of DOL Rule
After the DOL’s expansion of overtime eligibility was struck down by a federal judge, Ohio State has canceled related employee pay raises. ...
Ending the Year on a High Note, Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12%
Mexico’s minimum wage is set to increase by 12% in January and while concerns surrounding inflation and falling currency value persist, the decision is a positive o...
Airbus Announces 5% Job Cuts in Its Defense and Space Sector
Struggling to handle sales and handle costs, Airbus is turning to job cuts to reign in the business and reprioritize growth. ...
Cornered by a Labor Shortage, Greece Turns to Foreign Workers
To address its labor shortage, Greece hopes to bring in around 300,000 workers from outside to address the lack of local manpower. ...
Cargill Layoffs Announced, Falling Commodity Prices Impede the Business
The Cargill layoffs will affect 5% of its global workforce this year, which is estimated to involve around 8,000 workers. ...
Once Again, Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Is Rejected
A Delaware judge upheld her previous ruling on Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package, rejecting the shareholder vote that was expected to help overturn the ruling. ...
Volkswagen Workers in Germany Head Out on a Warning Strike
Volkswagen workers in Germany are now on strike, making this the first large-scale walkout at the company’s domestic operations since 2018. ...
The Automotive Industry Stumbles, Valeo Announces Job Cuts in Europe
Citing a massive loss of European competitiveness, Valeo is set to proceed with job cuts in Europe that could affect around 1,000 employees. ...
FTC Opens Broad Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft’s Licensing and Cloud Practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, as ...
Disney Pay Gap Allegations Result in a $43.25M Settlement
Disney has agreed to a settlement of $43.25 million over allegations of a pay gap where female employees earned $150 million less than their male colleagues over eight ye...
