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California court mostly upholds Prop. 22 in victory for Uber and other gig companies End-shutdown
The Service Employees International Union condemned the decision. “Every California voter should be concerned about the growing influence of corporations in our democracy and their ability to spend millions of dollars to mislead voters and buy laws,” David Huerta, president of SEIU California, said in a statement. Jon Streeter, one of three appeals court judges, […]
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Pfizer to acquire Seagen for $43 billion to deepen reach in cancer treatment End-shutdown
Pfizer will spend $43 billion to buy Seagen and deepen its reach in cancer treatment. The pharmaceutical giant said Monday it will pay $229 per share for Seagen. Together, Pfizer and Seagen seek to accelerate the next generation of cancer breakthroughs and deliver new solutions to patients by combining the power of Seagen’s antibody-drug conjugate […]
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How a streamlined rebate program can help drive growth End-shutdown
As hybrid and remote working continue to become the norm, workplace locations, habits, procedures and policies are changing rapidly. And the tools and processes organizations use to reimburse employees for their expenses—vehicles, devices, home offices, relocation, and everything in between—may not be up to scratch. Organizations saddled with multiple legacy reimbursement providers and inefficient manual […]
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You are now a ‘Manager’. Forget overtime pay. End-shutdown
For four years beginning in 2014, Tiffany Palliser worked at Panera Bread in South Florida, making salads and operating the cash register in shifts that began at 5 a.m. and often lasted late into the afternoon. Ms. Palliser estimates that she worked at least 50 hours a week on average. But she says that she […]
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Biden Admin Crafts New Rules to Stop US Investments in Chinese Tech Companies End-shutdown
The US administration plans to introduce new rules to prevent US investors from financing Chinese companies. The move is aimed at banning the flow of money to certain Chinese sectors, according to a Mint report. The decision is seen as an attempt to protect American technological prowess as the rivalry between the two countries escalates. […]
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Cleveland REI workers form a union, adding fuel to the labor effort End-shutdown
Workers at an REI store near Cleveland voted 27-12 to unionize Friday, adding more fuel to a labor organizing drive at the national outdoor retailer. The Union of Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores said it prevailed in the vote after a recount by the National Labor Relations Board. The company has one week to file […]
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The center can’t take it: the failure of Change UK and the atrophy of political thought End-shutdown
The latest disasters at Change UK – Chuka Umunna’s decision to join the Liberal Democrats and the party’s decision to change its name for a third time – provide a good excuse to reflect on the sad fate of one of the world’s most disadvantaged parties. United Kingdom. political history It hasn’t been that long […]
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Why is work experience so bad in 2023? End-shutdown
Your HR boss wants to build a more connected culture…but your managers are struggling to get everyone on the same page. It only helped your workforce want to get back into the office… but you’re looking at a multi-year lease on a commercial property. With tight budgets, your teams try to make the most of […]
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Directed Transgender Youth Care – Bloomberg Act End-shutdown
Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney at Lambda Legal, talks about legislators in more than two dozen states weighing legislation that aims to restrict or prohibit access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, leading to challenges from LGBTQ rights groups who allege the bills are discriminatory.James Shreve, partner at Thompson Coburn LLP, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court […]
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Silicon Valley furniture scammers End-shutdown
“New, mint condition furniture has just been taken to landfills,” he said. So he created Reseat to help companies sell off furniture. The company uses an inventory management system that tracks the “life cycles” of items so it can quickly share furniture specifications, making it easier to sell the products. Given enough time, sellers can […]