Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules
The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.
The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.
Private student loan interest rates tumble for 10-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates dip below 6 percent | Feb. 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 22, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 22, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
IHOP to bring back free short stacks for National Pancake Day
Pancake lovers will have a chance to fill up on the buttermilk breakfast item next Tuesday.
Pancake lovers will have a chance to fill up on the buttermilk breakfast item next Tuesday.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Feb. 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 21, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 21, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
Work less, get more.
Work less, get more.
Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada
The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.
The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.
No Bay Area firm makes top 10 in Forbes' best U.S. large employer list, Google comes in 11th
With a workforce of more than 156,000 people, Mountain View-based Google ranked 11th best large employer in America, according to a new Forbes survey. No Bay Area company made the top ten.
With a workforce of more than 156,000 people, Mountain View-based Google ranked 11th best large employer in America, according to a new Forbes survey. No Bay Area company made the top ten.
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.
Over 100 children worked hazardous jobs for meatpacking contractor, investigators say
At least 102 children as young as 13 worked overnight shifts at meatpacking plants across the U.S.
At least 102 children as young as 13 worked overnight shifts at meatpacking plants across the U.S.
Paramount+ to raise subscription prices
Paramount Global executives indicated the price changes will come later in 2023, when the company merges Paramount+ and Showtime, impacting both current and future subscribers.
Paramount Global executives indicated the price changes will come later in 2023, when the company merges Paramount+ and Showtime, impacting both current and future subscribers.
Understanding how to pay for college
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
T-Mobile users experience service outages across US, reports say
Numerous posts by T-mobile users said their service had been changed to "SOS mode," meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.
Numerous posts by T-mobile users said their service had been changed to "SOS mode," meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate
Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.
Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.
'Super Sick Monday': Record 18.8M Americans may miss work after Super Bowl, survey suggests
A recent survey found that roughly one out of every five U.S. employees (17%) were likely to miss at least some work on Monday following the Super Bowl.
A recent survey found that roughly one out of every five U.S. employees (17%) were likely to miss at least some work on Monday following the Super Bowl.
Marin will soon have only one camera shop: A sign of the times
A beloved camera shop in Mill Valley will close its doors Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley after an almost half-century run.
A beloved camera shop in Mill Valley will close its doors Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley after an almost half-century run.
eBay, Zoom to cut more jobs
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.
EBay and Zoom are announcing layoffs, continuing a trend seen at other tech companies.