Alina Selyukh
Stories
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National
McDonald's Not Responsible For How Franchisees Treat Workers, U.S. Agency Rules
The federal labor law board held that McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case.
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Food
Grocery Delivery Services May Rescue Thanksgiving Dinner
If you've ever run to the store right before Thanksgiving, you know it can be stressful. In recent years, more Americans have relied on the Internet to save them with last-minute grocery deliveries.
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National
McDonald's Agrees To Pay $26 Million To Settle Accusations Of Wage Theft
In a class-action lawsuit, workers in California accused the fast-food chain of failing to pay them overtime and other wages.
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National
At The Mercy Of An App: Workers Feel The Instacart Squeeze
The grocery-delivery app faces a new wave of discontent. Working for an algorithm means tweaks can upend a livelihood — and being a faster, nicer, more experienced worker doesn't guarantee better pay.
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Food
McDonald's Failed To Protect Workers Against Violent Customers, Lawsuit Says
A lawsuit by 17 McDonald's workers recounts threats, harassment and assaults, accusing the fast-food chain of "undermining safety" with late-night work, store design changes and inadequate training.
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National
Amazon Appeals Pentagon's Choice Of Microsoft For $10 Billion Cloud Contract
Amazon cited "unmistakable bias" as it prepares to challenge its loss in federal court. This starts a new chapter in the contentious battle over the biggest U.S. cloud-computing contract, called JEDI.
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Food
McDonald's Is Sued Over 'Systemic Sexual Harassment' Of Female Workers
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's and one Michigan franchise, alleging a "culture of sexual harassment."
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Business
Amazon Expected To Fight Pentagon's Decision On Microsoft For $10 Billion Contract
Amazon will likely fight the Pentagon's choice of Microsoft for the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract, after President Trump's criticism. Microsoft's bid is said to have "hit the ball out of the park."
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Business
McDonald's Fired CEO Is Getting Millions, Putting Spotlight On Pay Gap
Stephen Easterbrook got a $42 million exit package after his relationship with an employee violated company policy. In 2018, he made 2,124 times more than the median income of a McDonald's employee.
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Business
Visits To The U.S. By Chinese Tourists Are Declining
International tourists, especially from China, aren't visiting the U.S. the way they used to. The slowdown is being felt by retailers such as Tiffany and others that rely on money from tourists.