NLRB Withdraws Claims That Apple CEO Violated Workers’ Rights October 1, 2025 By Josh Eidelson The US labor board has abandoned its allegations that Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook violated federal labor law,...
For Global M&A, Third Quarter Was One of the Best–and Worst–in Recent History October 1, 2025 By Dawn Kopecki, Charlie Conchie and Kane Wu For dealmakers across the world, the third quarter was one of the best and one of the worst in recent...
FEMA, Customs and Border Protection Staff Data Stolen in Breach October 1, 2025 By Margi Murphy and Patrick Howell O'Neill A hacker gained access to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s computer networks for several months earlier this year and stole...
EEOC Suit Accuses Apple Store of Discrimination Against Jewish Employee October 1, 2025 By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws sued Apple on Tuesday, claiming the manager of a retail store made...
Washington’s Minimum Wage Heading to $17.13 in 2026 October 1, 2025 Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% next year to $17.13 per hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries...
Amazon Defeats Bias Lawsuit by Black Worker Placed on Improvement Plan October 1, 2025 By Jonathan Stempel Amazon.com won the dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit accusing the online retailer of discriminating against a Black former employee...
Pipeline Operator Fined, Must Cleanup in EPA Deal Over California Gas Spill October 1, 2025 A pipeline operator is settling with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a massive gasoline spill in in Walnut Creek,...
California Governor Signs Order on Economic and Insurance Impact of ‘Climate Crisis’ September 30, 2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order he said will help mitigate the impacts and better allocate the costs...
Freimark & Associates and Leavitt Heartland Insurance Partner to Expand Offerings September 30, 2025 Employee benefits firm Freimark & Associates has partnered with Leavitt Heartland Insurance, a Leavitt Group affiliate with offices across South...
AM Best Revises Issuer Credits Rating Outlook to Stable for Grinnell Mutual Group September 30, 2025 AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed...