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When the temperature rises, so do the risks, especially for people working outdoors or in high-heat environments. Construction crews, warehouse workers, landscapers, delivery drivers, and even kitchen staff face increased danger during a heatwave. And while heatstroke is often dismissed as a… Read more
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Hurricane damage is not limited to Florida, the Gulf Coast, or the Coastal Carolinas, nor is the havoc these storms wreak limited to flooding. The path Tropical Storm Isaias recently took across the East Coast, and the damage it left behind, is a stark reminder that hurricane and storm preparedness… Read more
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The Metaverse, Meta’s digital universe where users interact through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), has opened up new frontiers in entertainment, work, and socialization. But as more people immerse themselves in these virtual worlds, a concerning trend has emerged:… Read more
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Financial security is a major factor in determining the overall safety of a state. While physical danger is often more visible, financial threats—such as fraud, identity theft, and economic instability—can be just as damaging. Some states see higher rates of financial crime, job insecurity, and low… Read more
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If your business has recently been forced to suspend normal operations due to a national disaster or public health crisis, you may have suffered serious revenue loss. Whether you were forced to close completely by government order, or whether your workers couldn’t come in, or whether customers just… Read more
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In 2025, the United States witnessed a significant number of workplace discrimination lawsuits that underscored the ongoing challenges employees face concerning religious beliefs, gender, race, age, and intersectional identities. So far, 2025 workplace discrimination lawsuits have not only… Read more
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If you’re in a management position and getting paid a salary, you might be exempt from overtime pay under federal law. But the rules aren’t based on your job title. Instead, what you do and how much you make decide whether you’re exempt.That’s where the executive exemption under the Fair Labor… Read more
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News broke a couple of weeks ago that Walmart may have been complicit in the fraud of millions of dollars taken from US consumers, according to the FTC. While also being home to one of the biggest retail operations in America, Walmart also runs as a hugely lucrative financial services provider… Read more
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If you’re a reporter, editor, or staff writer in the news industry, you’ve probably wondered: Am I supposed to be getting paid overtime?The short answer? Maybe. It depends entirely on the kind of work you do on a daily basis.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees in the… Read more
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If you work in manufacturing, you’re likely covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law protects most employees, regardless of their specific roles. Whether you operate machinery, assemble products, package goods, or maintain the workspace, the FLSA is designed to ensure you’re… Read more
