Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting prepayment meters

After five months of on-and-off strikes by Southern California hotel workers, there are signs of progress toward a resolution. On Friday, Unite Here Local 11 announced it had reached a tentative contract agreement with the Beverly Hilton covering more than 500 unionized workers. The union struck deals Saturday with two other properties managed by Hilton:…

As we move into 2024, small businesses face an ever-evolving landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. To thrive in this dynamic environment, small business owners must adopt innovative strategies and remain adaptable. This blog post explores top strategies that can help small businesses navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace and achieve sustained growth….

Walmart on Friday reversed their decision to remove all guns and ammunition displayed on the floor of its stores this week, amid concerns of civil unrest in major cities across the country after the killing of Black people by police. The major retailer had made a similar move in some of its stores in June…

Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, and crush rivals, according to antitrust lawsuits filed Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 46 states and two territories. “For nearly a decade, Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals…

Pennon Group, owners of South West Water is expanding its footing in southern England.

After a few years of hefty pay increases, American workers can expect solid but not spectacular raises in 2024. On average, companies are planning for salary increases of 4% in 2024, according to a December survey of more than 1,800 employers by advisory firm Willis Towers Watson. That is down from the 4.4% raises that…