Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Millions of gig workers, janitors, home-care workers, construction workers and truckers could be considered employees rather than independent contractors under a final rule announced Tuesday by the Labor Department. The rule effectively expands the reach of federal labor laws that require employers to extend certain…

Strike 3 Holdings is a Southern California maker of pornographic films that identifies its products as “high-end, artistic, and performer-inspiring motion pictures produced with a Hollywood style budget and quality.” It has bragged that Greg Lansky, a former owner and the firm’s leading auteur, has been called the porn industry’s “answer to Steven Spielberg.” There’s…

Updated Jan. 11, 2024 3:19 pm ET EBay agreed to pay a $3 million criminal penalty after employees engaged in a harassment campaign against two bloggers for their coverage of the company, including mailing them live cockroaches and a fetal pig.  The e-commerce giant was charged with two counts of stalking through interstate travel, two…

Stephen Bradshaw comes face to face with sub-postmasters he investigated at the Horizon scandal inquiry.

Choosing the right business structure is a crucial decision that impacts various aspects of your business, including liability, taxes, and operational flexibility. The choice depends on factors such as the nature of your business, the number of owners, and your long-term goals. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to choose the right business structure: 1….

Republicans and Democrats don’t seem to agree on much these days. But despite the gridlock in Congress, both political parties have for years supported spending billions on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Their goals include reducing perceived shortages of STEM workers, boosting American innovation and competitiveness and diversifying this highly paid workforce. The…