NonCompete? FTC says No.
Published on 01/08/2023The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would ban U.S. employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers, a sweeping measure that could make it easier for people to switch jobs and deepen competition for labor across a wide range of industries.
Yes, Scott There is A Masters... but not for you!
Published on 01/07/2023Scott Stallings received an invitation to the Masters, and the Georgia resident most likely will be there — as a guest of the PGA Tour player by the same name for whom the coveted invitation was intended.
Yes, Now There's a Video Game Union!
Published on 01/05/2023A group of video game testers is forming Microsoft’s first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
Welcome Back, CES!
Published on 01/04/2023CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is returning to Las Vegas this week with the hope that it looks more like it did before the coronavirus pandemic.
Give Me That Chocolate! Part II
Published on 01/03/2023Remember that blog post we had about lead and cadmium in dark chocolate? Well, now someone is suing Hershey.
Best of CES 2023... So Far
Published on 01/03/2023Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show.
EV Credit Engaged
Published on 01/02/2023Many Americans qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle as of January 1. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Retail Returns Record January
Published on 01/02/2023January is a tricky time for retailers. Sure, people come to stores with gift cards in hand. And they may spring for workout clothes or other items to follow through on New Year's resolutions. But the next two weeks are a big time for returns.
New Year New Traditions!
Published on 01/01/2023It's that time of year again where the #newyearnewme starts and it's almost impossible to get good parking at the gym. Last year we covered some of the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions that people have, and this year you're in luck because we are throwing in more.
ICYMI: Homebuilders Pumping the Brakes
Published on 12/29/2022Homebuilders have pumped the brakes on new single-family home construction this year, a trend that’s likely to extend into 2023, according to several forecasts.
Corporations Trimming the Fat
Published on 12/29/2022Corporate profits have withstood raging inflation over much of the last year, but those good times may be ending.
Arbitrage Science: Invisible Frogs
Published on 12/28/2022Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science.