A woman employed at Tesla’s gigafactory in Austin has filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming it failed to maintain a safe workplace after she was allegedly assaulted by a coworker months before he was accused in a deadly shooting on Sixth Street. The lawsuit was filed by 65-year-old Lillian Mendoza Brady, who said she first realized the identity of the man she claims attacked her when she saw his name reported in news coverage of the fatal shooting in Austin’s entertainment distri

Amazon has initiated another round of layoffs, this time impacting its robotics division. At least 100 white-collar jobs have been affected, focusing on the team responsible for designing and managing the company's warehouse robots and automation systems. These layoffs come just two months after Amazon’s massive job cuts in January, which saw around 16,000 global positions eliminated. The layoffs are part of Amazon's broader restructuring efforts aimed at improving efficiency and

San Francisco’s teachers union has overwhelmingly approved a new two-year labor agreement, marking the end of a recent strike and setting the stage for changes in pay, benefits, and school funding across the district. Members of the United Educators of San Francisco, which represents about 6,000 teachers, aides, counselors, social workers, and other school employees, voted by a large margin to ratify the contract valued at approximately $183 million. The agreement follows a four-day work stopp

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Six Flags Great Adventure has announced plans to hire more than 3,000 part-time and seasonal employees as it prepares for the launch of its 2026 operating season, offering thousands of job opportunities for students, first-time workers, and those seeking additional summer income. The New Jersey theme park confirmed that its season will officially begin on March 28, with hiring efforts starting well in advance to ensure adequate staffing across attractions, guest services, entertainment, and o

Amazon is poised for a new round of layoffs, expected to affect as many as 16,000 employees, adding to the 14,000 roles eliminated in the previous round. These job cuts come as part of Amazon's broader restructuring plan, aimed at streamlining its operations and becoming more efficient, particularly in light of shifting demands in the tech industry and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The latest wave of layoffs is set to target several core teams, including those at Amazon We

In India’s corporate imagination, the age of 40 was once seen as the peak of professional maturity. It symbolised authority, stability, and leadership readiness. Today, however, that same milestone is quietly turning into a career fault line. Across industries, professionals report fewer interview calls, slower promotions, and an increasing sense of invisibility. Experience, once celebrated, is now being reframed as expensive, rigid, or culturally misaligned. The shift is subtle, rarely spo

Scott Adams, the cartoonist whose comic strip “Dilbert” became a defining satire of modern corporate life before his career unraveled amid controversy, has died at the age of 68. His death was announced Tuesday by his former wife, Shelly Miles, during a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. She said he died at his home in Northern California, where he had been receiving hospice care. Adams had revealed in 2025 that he was suffering from prostate cancer that had me

NEW YORK — Nurses across New York City returned to picket lines Tuesday for the second day of what union leaders describe as the largest nurses strike in the city’s history, as contract negotiations with major hospital systems remain unresolved. The strike, which began early Monday, involves an estimated 15,000 nurses from hospitals within the Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian networks. Picketing resumed outside multiple hospital facilities Tuesday morning, though

Speculation about fresh job cuts at Microsoft sparked widespread debate online after reports claimed the technology giant was preparing for another major round of layoffs in January 2026. According to the report, as many as 22,000 roles could be at risk, triggering concern across social media platforms and technology forums. The rumours gained momentum quickly, particularly because Microsoft has carried out significant restructuring in the recent past. However, the company has now firmly deni

A fresh controversy around workplace control and employee autonomy has erupted online after a Reddit user alleged that their Indian manufacturing company imposed strict restrictions on employees’ LinkedIn activity. According to the viral post shared on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit, the company has reportedly instructed staff not to like, comment on, or engage with posts from other companies on LinkedIn, regardless of whether they are competitors, clients, or unrelated organisations. The

Nearly 1,000 workers across Illinois are expected to lose their jobs during the first half of the year, according to recent data released through the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. A spreadsheet published by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shows that employers across several industries issued layoff notices affecting a total of 985 employees during November alone. State officials reported that most of the layoffs are scheduled to begin in

Emergency crews were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. to a site in the 900 block of North Crowley Road, where officials reported an incident at the ChampionX Artificial Lift location. First responders arrived to find evidence consistent with an industrial explosion and began providing medical care and securing the area, officials said. The initial response involved multiple agencies and focused on ensuring the scene was safe while assessing the extent of the damage and any ongoing hazards at the f

The holiday season took on a deeper meaning at a restaurant in Naples, Florida, where a routine staff meeting turned into a moment of collective generosity that has since captured widespread attention online. What began as an announcement about the cancellation of a holiday party quickly became an emotional surprise centered on compassion, teamwork, and support for family. During the gathering, general manager Brandon Newton informed employees that the restaurant would not be holdin

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is preparing a major overhaul of its employee compensation strategy, with plans to increase bonuses and incentives by as much as 50 percent in 2026. The move, revealed through an internal memo, reflects the company’s effort to retain top talent and maintain stability as it navigates regulatory pressure and corporate restructuring, including the planned spin-off of TikTok’s US operations. According to internal communications reviewed by media r

Campbell’s said Wednesday that it has dismissed a senior executive following the emergence of a recording in which the employee was heard making racist remarks and criticizing the company’s food products. The decision came days after a lawsuit filed in Michigan accused the executive, identified as Martin Bally, of using offensive language and admitting to workplace drug use during a conversation with a former colleague. The lawsuit was filed last week by Robert Garza, a former e

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant threat it’s fast becoming an active part of India’s workforce. A recent Salesforce study warns that by 2027, AI could handle up to 50 percent of all tech support and customer service cases in the country. Currently managing around 30 percent, AI’s rapid expansion in the sector signals a major transformation in how companies handle customer interactions. The research suggests that while automation will replace repetitive roles, it will also

In an unexpected move, Amazon employees across the United States woke up to text messages informing them that their positions had been eliminated. The company sent two text messages to affected workers before dawn—one instructing them to check their email and another offering a help desk number if they hadn’t received details about their role. These messages followed emails that confirmed the layoffs, effectively deactivating employee badges to prevent them from entering offices. This rou