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Whataburger illegally fired worker for pumping breast milk: U.S. Labor Department officials found that the Lubbock restaurant illegally denied a nursing mother ...
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Whataburger illegally fired Texas employee for pumping breast milk: Whataburger illegally denied an employee time to pump breast milk and must pay her lost wages ...
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Whataburger illegally fired worker for pumping breast milk: U.S. Labor Department officials found that the Lubbock restaurant illegally denied a nursing mother ...
expressnews.com/business/article/whataburger-employee-fired-breastfeeding-lubbock-18119005.php
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Whataburger illegally fired Texas employee for pumping breast milk: Whataburger illegally denied an employee time to pump breast milk and must pay her lost wages ...
dallasnews.com/news/texas/2023/05/25/whataburger-illegally-fired-texas-employee-for-pumping-breast-milk-feds-say/
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
Federal regulators just passed two new worker-friendly rules: It's been a big week for working people, but there are some correspondingly big caveats.
axios.com/2024/04/25/noncompete-ban-ftc-overtime-increase
Biden Labor Department Finalizes Pro-Worker Rules on Overtime, Retirement Savings
commondreams.org/news/biden-overtime-rule
Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on campus, authorities say
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/delaware-state-university-fatal-shooting/
Social Security cost of living boost in 2025? Early estimate calls for 2.6% increase
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/18/how-high-could-inflation-drive-social-security-cola-hike-in-2025/73327853007/
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers: Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage ...
apnews.com/article/maine-farmer-minimum-wage-veto-d6a038bb0d4d82ba31b03db6690f3c90
Amazon has suspended US Green Card applications for foreign workers: The tech giant has put the Green Card process on hold until the end of 2024 ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-suspended-us-green-card-applications-foreign-workers-2024-4
Ship repair facility to close; dozens of employees to be laid off: The facility is expected to close in June.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/ship-repair-facility-to-close-dozens-of-employees-to-be-laid-off.html
What Is Cow Colostrum And Is It Safe To Take? Doctors Weigh In On The Trend: Taking a cow colostrum supplement may improve gut health, digestion, immunity ...
womenshealthmag.com/health/a60547102/cow-colostrum/
U.S. adds 303,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate dips: The U.S. labor market has proved remarkably resilient over the last year.
axios.com/2024/04/05/jobs-report-march-us-economy
Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
UAW’s Tennessee win fuels hopes in the South, but skeptics remain: The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/uaws-tennessee-win-fuels-hopes-south-skeptics-remain-rcna149013
Kourtney Kardashian Just Drank Her Own Breast Milk While Feeling Sick—Doctors Explain If It Can Boost Immunity
womenshealthmag.com/health/a60469666/kourtney-kardashian-breast-milk-immunity/
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
thedailybeast.com/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-defies-feds-to-scare-migrants-and-endanger-kids
Biden administration finalizes long-delayed rule on silica dust exposure: The Labor Department on Tuesday issued long-awaited rules governing acceptable levels ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4596263-biden-administration-finalizes-long-delayed-rule-on-silica-dust-exposure/
Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis: The future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent ...
apnews.com/article/lyft-uber-minneapolis-ridehailing-apps-66d2f56486557733b35539ecd97275a7
Social Security's COLA estimate rises. But seniors could struggle as inflation heats up.
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/10/2025-cola-estimate-higher-inflation-social-security/73272852007/
Labor Department cities Florida company over worker's heat death amid state's ban on heat illness prevention - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/15/McNeill-Florida-DeSantis-OSHA/6201713212316/
Does drinking your breast milk boost immunity? Kourtney Kardashian thinks so.: Breastfeeding has well-known health benefits for babies and mothers ...
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/04/12/kourtney-kardashian-breast-milk-risks-benefits/73301072007/
When mothers donate their milk: The Human Milk Bank at the Floridsdorf Clinic sells almost 3,000 liters of women's milk every year ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000213328/wenn-muetter-ihre-milch-spenden
Whataburger Air Jordans giveaway draws thousands of submissions: Whataburger fans have a chance to enter a contest to win a custom pair of Air Jordan 3 sneakers.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/whataburger-air-jordans-nike-19385110.php
Evers vetoes bill that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work without permits
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/08/gov-tony-evers-vetoes-bill-aimed-at-employing-14-and-15-year-olds/73242171007/
Georgia father sentenced to 50 years for poisoning his newborn's breastmilk with antifreeze
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-father-sentenced-50-years-prison-poisoning-newborns-breastmilk-rcna147708
Strippers sue Alabama club for $100K, say forced to give up their tips: In a lawsuit, exotic dancers at an Alabama strip club said they were forced to share tips ...
businessinsider.com/exotic-dancers-sue-strip-club-100k-forced-give-up-tips-2024-4
Kourtney Kardashian Just Drank Her Own Breast Milk While Feeling Sick—Doctors Explain If It Can Boost Immunity
womenshealthmag.com/health/a60469666/kourtney-kardashian-breast-milk-immunity/
What investors should know about the UAW's organizing drive of VW: The historic vote could have wide-ranging impacts on other automakers, organized labor and the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/uaw-vw-organizing-drive-what-investors-should-know.html
A third Whataburger in Charlotte? Records show latest expansion for Texas burger chain
charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-food-drink/article287944005.html
Mum speaks out after breastfeeding incident at hospital: Isabelle Gamble gave birth to her baby boy at St Mary’s Maternity Unit in Poole Hospital in 2019.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24272433.mum-speaks-breastfeeding-incident-hospital/
Nestlé criticized for adding sugar to baby food: Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is being criticized for adding sugar to its baby food in some countries ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152489/features/food/nestle-criticized-for-adding-sugar-to-baby-food
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
When Did Breast Pumps Get Chic?: Once treated as a clunky medical device, the breast pump has gotten a glow up. Learn more here.
glamour.com/story/stylish-breast-pumps
Transportation department at Dauphin County facility to close; more than 80 people to be laid off
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/transportation-department-at-dauphin-county-facility-to-close-more-than-80-people-to-be-laid-off.html
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Poole Hospital: Baby given breast milk from wrong mum: The hospital says the safety of its parents and babies are its "utmost priority".
bbc.com/news/articles/c1rv0z2gnrpo
Delco mushroom farmer’s four-year prison sentence ‘should send a loud message to anyone even contemplating tax fraud,’ says U.S. Attorney
inquirer.com/jobs/labor/mushroom-farm-delaware-county-tax-fraud-profit-share-20240422.html
Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns as calls mount for stricter regulations
foxnews.com/health/toddler-milk-potentially-harmful-aap-warns-amid-calls-stricter-regulations
Louisiana's alarming infant mortality rates spur push for home visits, Medicaid revamp
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-considers-home-visits-to-reduce-infant-mortality/article_6904b968-8e85-5f7c-a0d4-1208dcccb9db.html
When Did Breast Pumps Get Chic?: Once treated as a clunky medical device, the breast pump has gotten a glow up. Learn more here.
glamour.com/story/stylish-breast-pumps
Whataburger's 7th area restaurant opens next week north of Colorado Springs: A seventh local Whataburger will open at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 17889 Fat Tire Drive ...
gazette.com/business/whataburgers-7th-area-restaurant-opens-next-week-north-of-colorado-springs/article_2dcbdace-fe96-11ee-bb80-bb2b563be7f8.html
Children's Health Hollabrunn: Breastfeeding is beneficial for mom and baby - Hollabrunn
meinbezirk.at/hollabrunn/c-lokales/stillen-ist-vorteil-fuer-mama-und-baby_a6633624
Is Oregon’s paid leave program beset by delays, fraud? State shields basic statistics, presenting incomplete
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/is-oregons-paid-leave-program-beset-by-delays-fraud-state-shields-basic-statistics-presenting-incomplete-picture-of-effectiveness.html
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately: For five of the past six weeks, the level of initial jobless filings totaled exactly 212 ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/19/something-strange-has-been-happening-with-jobless-claims-numbers-lately.html
California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article287794300.html
IBM accused of cheating its own executive assistants out of overtime pay: Big Blue bosses retaliate against those seeking overtime, lawsuit claims
theregister.com/2024/04/18/ibm_wage_theft/
Georgia added 16,200 jobs in March; jobless rate remains at record low: With a blast of change-of-seasons hiring, the Georgia economy added more than twice the ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/georgia-added-16200-jobs-in-march-jobless-rate-remains-at-record-low/YDCS5ATINRHYRLSTWLAYMN5SBY/
Best Baby Bottles 2024: The best baby bottles are by Philips (I used them for my three kids). I spoke to other parents and experts to find out some other options ...
nymag.com/strategist/article/best-baby-bottles.html
BTC unions 'exploring all options' amid industrial agreement negotiations: Unions for Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) are eyeing industrial action amid ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/btc-unions-exploring-all-options-amid-industrial-agreement-negotiations/article_0cbab084-fd07-11ee-9544-736d900c1566.html
I made everything from scratch for a week – even oat milk – to avoid UPFs: Genevieve Roberts and family spent a week baking bread, batch-cooking and blending ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/i-made-everything-from-scratch-avoid-upfs-3004229
Ohio company cited in worker's death. OSHA rules fatal crushing injury was preventable
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/17/osha-cites-faurecia-franklin-ohio-over-crushing-death-worker-department-of-labor/73357475007/
State offers help for insurance-related losses from Key Bridge collapse: Maryland Insurance Administration will run virtual sessions Tuesday for those with ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/15/insurance-losses-key-bridge-collapse/
Dad laced newborn’s breastmilk with antifreeze, Georgia cops say. He’s prison-bound
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287623665.html
Agency news you need to know this week: Pearlfisher appoints first global CEO, pH-D and Wellness Pet select new agencies of record.
adage.com/article/agency-brief/agency-news-you-need-know-week-april-12-2024/2553111
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FIU student invents groundbreaking product for babies, lands on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287579845.html
Serena Williams brushes off being named on ‘worst-dressed’ lists: ‘I’ve been on worst-dressed lists and I don’t care,’ Williams said
independent.co.uk/life-style/serena-william-worst-dressed-b2527278.html
What is wage theft, and what can you do about it: The Seattle Times consulted state laws, nonprofit advocacy groups and legal experts to put together this guide ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/what-to-know-about-wage-theft-and-workers-rights-in-wa/
Acting Labor Secretary talks Florida worker protections, cost of living: Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su discussed Florida’s immigrant workforce ...
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/04/09/acting-labor-secretary-talks-florida-worker-protections-cost-living/
AHA seeks federal probe of MultiPlan, insurers: The American Hospital Association alleges MultiPlan and several health insurers may be overcharging patients and ...
modernhealthcare.com/insurance/multiplan-cigna-aetna-unitedhealth-labor-department-aha
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Breast milk can expose babies to toxic ‘forever chemicals’: This story is part of a series, “Fighting ‘Forever Chemicals’: Women face pervasive PFAS risks ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4574369-breast-milk-can-expose-babies-to-toxic-forever-chemicals/
Michigan investigator awarded for exposing multi-million dollar unemployment fraud ring
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/06/investigator-awarded-multi-million-dollar-unemployment-fraud-ring/73228038007/
An H-E-B, Whataburger combo store is getting all of Texas excited: The San Antonio-based Texas favorites have combination or neighboring sites in Lytle and ...
expressnews.com/food/article/heb-fresh-bites-whataburger-hutto-19385034.php
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Man fires 10 shots into Jack in the Box, later opens fire at Whataburger, TX cops say
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287303440.html
Citi to lay off 363 workers in New York: Citigroup said on Monday its primary banking unit Citibank will lay off 363 employees in New York.
reuters.com/business/finance/citi-lay-off-363-workers-new-york-2024-04-01/
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dip to 210,000, another sign the job market is strong
apnews.com/article/unemployment-claims-benefits-layoffs-jobs-economy-e57c4a244554722ef4b5707156c096dd
Quick Glance: RBA's Stance on Interest Rates Amid Rising Unemployment Risks
- The Reserve Bank considers both interest rate cuts and rises as unemployment risks increase.
- Contrary to expectations, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut rates, shifting focus to Australian rate cuts.
- Economic performance and job data are crucial factors influencing future monetary policy decisions.
- Investors and policymakers are adjusting strategies in anticipation of potential rate cuts and economic slowdown.
Counterpoint: With the gig economy, the only thing to fear is fear itself | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/counterpoint-with-the-gig-economy-the-only-thing-to-fear-is-fear-itself-commentary/
Tennessee Company Hired Children to Operate ‘Dangerous’ Machinery, Officials Say: Tuff Torq Corp. of Morristown, Tenn., must pay a fine of nearly $300 ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/tuff-torq-child-labor-fine.html
UAW membership hits lowest point since Great Recession: The union reported a loss of nearly 13,000 members from 2022.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/28/uaw-membership-lowest-great-recession/73136338007/
Whataburger debuts new limited-time burger. Here’s when and what to know: Whataburger’s new bacon steakhouse double is available until June 30 and features two ...
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287343820.html
How much Disney jobs pay across streaming and other roles: Data shows how much Disney pays its employees across streaming and other tech roles.
businessinsider.com/how-much-disney-jobs-pay-salaries-streaming-tech-other-roles
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Granholm unveils new training program for battery plant jobs at Lansing stop: The Battery Workforce Initiative is aimed at connecting new groups to good-paying ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/26/energy-jennifer-granholm-training-program-pilot-battery-jobs-lansing-uaw-holland-michigan/73103712007/
Tipping Is Out of Control. It’s Also a Serious Labor Issue: 'To tip or not to tip? It’s a simple question with a deeply complicated answer,' writes Kim Kelly.
time.com/6962665/tipping-labor-issue-kim-kelly/
Whataburger hit with potential class-action lawsuit: In recent years, H-E-B, Southwest Research Institute and Zachry Group have been sued by employees alleging ...
expressnews.com/business/article/whataburger-hit-potential-class-action-lawsuit-19372862.php
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New Texas charms from James Avery include concha and Dr Pepper: These new designs are no joke, even though they dropped on April 1, the jeweler said.
expressnews.com/lifestyle/article/new-texas-themed-charms-james-avery-19381028.php
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Biden claims to stand for women, but his new regulation will kill jobs that women want
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/29/biden-gig-economy-freelance-women-work/73092518007/
Israel won't release journalist whose sick baby is solely reliant on breast milk
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-wont-release-palestinian-journalist-sick-baby-reliant-breast-milk
Why Is the Discourse Around Sydney Sweeney’s Breasts So Unhinged?: In recent weeks, conservative pundits have been weighing in on Sydney Sweeney’s figure in a ...
vogue.com/article/discourse-sydney-sweeneys-breasts-unhinged
Why is the discourse around Sydney Sweeney’s breasts so unhinged?: In recent weeks, conservative pundits have been weighing in on Sydney Sweeney’s boobs in a way ...
vogue.in/content/why-is-the-discourse-around-sydney-sweeneys-breasts-so-unhinged
The Best Bottle Warmers: You probably don’t need a bottle warmer. But if you want one, we have two to recommend.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bottle-warmers/
Alabama Mercedes-Benz Workers Accuse Company of Union-Busting in NLRB Complaint: "It's just plain retaliation from Mercedes, but I'm not going to be ...
commondreams.org/news/alabama-mercedes-benz
Whataburger debuts new limited-time burger. Here’s when and what to know: Whataburger’s new bacon steakhouse double is available until June 30 and features two ...
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287343820.html
Third suspect pleads guilty in shooting of Paschal student at Fort Worth Whataburger
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article287139705.html
Here's How To Win The Air Jordan 3 “Whataburger” Customs: Air Jordan 3 Whataburger Customs designed by Jake Danklefs released in April 2024 via giveaway ...
sneakerbardetroit.com/air-jordan-3-whataburger-customs/
3rd teen sentenced in shooting outside Whataburger in Fort Worth: A teenager received a 13-year prison sentence in connection with a shooting that killed a ...
dallasnews.com/news/courts/2024/03/27/3rd-teen-sentenced-in-shooting-of-high-school-student-outside-a-fort-worth-whataburger/
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