LA Hotel Wage Hike Sparks Backlash Over Job Losses
A new report claims Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's hotel worker wage increase law has led to 650 job losses and restaurant closures since September, straining the industry ahead of major events.
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Recruitment Firm's Third Phoenix Insolvency Avoids Millions in Tax
A Hampshire recruitment business has been acquired out of administration for the third time in four years, with directors repeatedly re-emerging in new entities while leaving an estimated £4.5 million owed to HMRC.
Flexible Work Widens Women's Wealth Gap, Experts Warn
New analysis reveals how unequal access to flexible working arrangements is exacerbating women's long-term financial inequality, with senior roles remaining rigid while lower-paid positions offer flexibility.
2026 Bank Holidays: Full List and Date Changes (07.03.2026)
England and Wales will have eight bank holidays in 2026, with Boxing Day moving to a substitute date. Discover all key dates, including early Easter and summer shifts.
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Campbell's Lays Off 200 in Texas as Plant Switches to Sauces
Campbell's will lay off 200 workers at its Paris, Texas plant as it transitions from soup production to focus on Prego sauce and Pace salsa, with job cuts effective May 1.
Union Boss Loses Racism Case, Hit with £15k Legal Bill
Kebba Manneh, a senior NHS worker and UNISON official, lost race discrimination claims and must pay £15,000 in costs after an investigation found his taxpayer-funded union work amounted to just nine phone calls over 562 hours.
Wendy's Hires $100k Remote Chief Tasting Officer
Wendy's is recruiting a remote Chief Tasting Officer with a $100,000 salary to create food review content, as the fast-food chain restructures by closing hundreds of US locations.
Surprising Jobs People Are Happiest In: Unexpected Roles
A Reddit thread reveals three unexpected jobs where people find great satisfaction: hotel linen porters, train conductors, and supermarket delivery drivers. Workers praise these roles for being fun, rewarding, and offering work-life balance.
Baroness Brady Demands Action on Gender Pay Gap
Conservative peer Baroness Karren Brady calls for accelerated efforts to close the 6.9% gender pay gap, highlighting how care responsibilities disadvantage women's earnings and pensions.
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Household Support Fund Deadline: Apply for Bill and Food Aid
Brits are urged to check eligibility for the Household Support Fund, which provides cash for bills and food, before it ends in March 2026. Local councils distribute aid, with no benefit requirement.
US Loses 92,000 Jobs in February Before Iran Conflict
The US labor market weakened in February with a loss of 92,000 jobs, as unemployment rose to 4.4%. This downturn preceded Donald Trump's conflict with Iran, adding economic uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve meetings.
US Job Market Stalls with 92,000 Jobs Lost, Unemployment at 4.4%
American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, pushing the unemployment rate up to 4.4%. This marks a sharp reversal from January's gains and defies economists' predictions.
US Job Market Plummets with 92,000 Losses
The US Labor Department reported a sharp reversal in hiring as February saw 92,000 jobs lost, contrasting sharply with January's strong gains and raising concerns about economic momentum amid global uncertainties.
Factory Worker's Hand Saved After Degloving Accident
A 31-year-old father underwent 16 operations after a workplace degloving injury, with doctors sewing his hand to his hip to preserve it. He shares his recovery journey.
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Cost of Living Forces Adults Back to Parents' Home
A new survey reveals 49% of adults have moved back with parents due to soaring bills and rents, with many using it as a financial strategy despite emotional challenges.
US Job Market Gains Modestly, Beating 2025's Weak Hiring
US employers added an estimated 60,000 jobs in February, a subdued figure but a significant improvement over 2025's monthly average of 15,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, with factors like weather and strikes impacting growth.
Gen Z Worker Quits $180K Job to Find Life's Meaning
A former corporate tech salesperson has left her high-paying role to seek deeper purpose, sparking debate about work-life balance among younger professionals.
NAB Worker Dies in Suicide at Melbourne Bank Headquarters
A NAB fraud division employee took his own life by jumping from the bank's 14-storey Melbourne headquarters, as reports emerge of recent staff redundancies and workplace restructuring.
Milburn Review Targets Alarming Rise in Neets Across UK
Former health secretary Alan Milburn initiates a review into the surge of young people not in education, employment, or training, calling for urgent action from regional and national leaders.
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Saleswoman Loses Tribunal After Vegas Trip Misses Deadline
A 4ft 11in saleswoman lost her employment tribunal case alleging horrific harassment at a work Christmas party after missing the legal deadline while on holiday in Las Vegas.
Union Loses Works Council Vote at Tesla German Plant
IG Metall union fails to win majority in works council elections at Tesla's Berlin factory, a setback for labour organising in the automotive sector.
US Layoffs Dip in February But Hiring Collapse Signals Trouble
US employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February, down from January, but hiring plans have plummeted 56% year-over-year, with AI driving significant workforce reductions across multiple sectors.
ABC Offers $1,000 Bonus to Avert Strike Over Pay Deal
The ABC is offering staff a $1,000 cash bonus to prevent strike action after employees rejected a 10% pay rise over three years, with unions demanding higher increases.
Amazon Worker Fired During Surgery Recovery, Lawsuit Says
Lashone Brown was terminated while recovering from surgery for hernias sustained at an Amazon warehouse, with his lawsuit claiming retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
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Scottish Teachers Vote for Strike Over Workload
Scotland's largest teaching union, the EIS, has secured an 85% vote in favour of strike action, with potential disruption during exams and the Holyrood election campaign.
Labour's Inclusive Job Adverts Plan Sparks Gender Pay Gap Debate
Labour urges businesses to adopt gender-neutral language in job adverts and publish action plans to address pay disparities, drawing criticism from opponents who call the measures patronising and burdensome.
Govt Mandates Menopause Support and Gender Pay Gap Plans
New government initiative requires large employers to publish voluntary action plans on menopause support and gender pay gaps, with plans to become mandatory by 2027.
Union Battle for Control at Tesla's German Gigafactory
Europe's largest trade union, IG Metall, is attempting to seize control of the works council at Tesla's Berlin factory, leading to lawsuits and accusations of slander in a high-stakes industrial relations clash.
Minister Calls for Menopause Support Plans from Employers
Bridget Phillipson announces voluntary action plans for large firms to support menopausal staff, aiming for mandatory implementation by spring 2027 to address gender pay gaps and workplace equality.
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Student Wins £11k for Pizza Hut Safety Whistleblowing
A student shift manager has been awarded over £11,000 in compensation after being unfairly dismissed for raising food safety concerns at a Pizza Hut branch in Aberdeen.
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