Economy

California Allows Hospitals to Force COVID-Positive Asymptomatic Staff to Work to Address Staff Shortage

To ensure there's enough staff to handle the surge of COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant, California issued new guidelines for positive employees.

Rep. Kam Buckner Pushes Legislation to Hold Funders of January 6 Capitol Insurrection Accountable

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Illinois House Black Caucus Chair Rep. Kam Buckner is re-introducing a bill that could impact billionaires with state contracts, among others.

ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 807,000 Jobs in December

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Private sector employment increased by 807,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.

Mexico Popular Tourist Spots Become Hotspots for Rising COVID Infections

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico is once again seeing a rise in COVID-19 infections, especially in major tourism destinations in the country's coastal states.

Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Workers Who Failed to Meet COVID Vaccine Mandate

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The nonprofit medical center, Mayo Clinic, has fired around 700 workers after failing to comply with its COVID vaccine mandate.

CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID Vaccine Boosters for Children as Young as 12

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among youth aged 12-15.

Argentina Extends Export Ban on Some Beef Cuts to Guarantee Domestic Supply, Lower Local Prices

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Argentina on Monday extended an export ban on some of its famous beef cuts until next year to address the surge of local beef prices.

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos Founder Guilty of 4 Fraud Counts as Jury Remains 'Deadlock' on Three Counts

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty on four counts of fraud as the jury remains deadlocked on three other charges.

Donald Trump's Eldest Children Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump Subpoenaed for New York AG's Tax Fraud Probe of Family Company

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent subpoenas to Donald Trump's eldest children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump.

December 2021 ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report and ADP National Franchise Report to be Released Next Week

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

ADP Research Institute® will release the December findings of the ADP National Employment Report, ADP Small Business Report and ADP National Franchise Report on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Anthony Fauci Says Taking Face Masks off on Airplanes Should Not Be Considered After Airline CEOs Say Masks 'Don't Add Much' Protection on Flights

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said the idea of taking the masks off on airplanes should not be considered.

Tips To Do Business Task Automation Right

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Competition in the corporate world is fierce for sales, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. For enterprises, this is where task automation comes into play.

Colombian Companies Attended Major Service Industry Event in Las Vegas

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Seven Colombian companies attended the Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas, the largest international event on the outsourcing services industry (BPO) calendar, held between the 13th and 16th of December in Las Vegas (United States).

California Woman May Face up to 20 Years in Jail After Punching Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Over Face Mask

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California woman faces up to 20 years in prison after punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who told her to wear her face mask properly.

Employment Law in the United States by State

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Employment laws of every country govern the relationships between employees and employers. These legal rules help in maintaining fairness in the workplace.

California Files Lawsuit Against Walmart for Illegally Dumping Hazardous Waste in Landfills

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Retail giant Walmart is currently facing a lawsuit after allegedly throwing hazardous waste in landfills across California, according to state officials.

Rio Tinto's Argentina Lithium Project Acquisition to Cost $825 Million! Purchase Comes as Battery Chemical is In-Demand

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Why is lithium popular in the EV industry? Rio Tito Plc. , an Australian multinational metal mining agency, decided to purchase an Argentina lithium project for around $825 million.

New York State Economy Adds 24,200 Private Sector Jobs in November 2021

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 0.3% in November, rising faster than the nation for the third consecutive month.

Donald Trump Files Lawsuit Against New York Attorney General to Block Fraud Investigation Into His Business

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Former U.S. President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against New York Attorney General Letitia James in his bid to block the civil fraud investigation into his company.

Tesla Eyeing to Invest More Than $10 Billion and Employ 20,000 Workers in Gigafactory Texas, Says Elon Musk

Elon Musk: Tesla, Eyeing to Invest More Than $10 Billion and Employ 20,000 Workers in Gigafactory Texas

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The CEO and Product Engineer of Tesla, Elon Musk, said that the electric car manufacturing company is planning to invest more than $10 billion in Gigafactory Texas, as well as employing 20,000 workers.