According to a 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 247,000 Americans age 16 and older were working jobs that pay the prevailing minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Meanwhile, those earning below the federal minimum hourly rate were at 865,500. In total, this records about 1.1 million people in the workforce burning themselves out […]

LOS ANGELES – Two companies have been ordered to pay a former Senior Vice President of Claims Litigation $155.4 million in compensatory and punitive damages after he prevailed in his wrongful termination suit. The jury on Tuesday found that Farmers Group, Inc. and Farmers Insurance Exchange had retaliated against Andrew Rudnicki, a devoted and decorated […]

According to the 2020 Census, the decade 2010–2020 is the first time since 1790 that the white population did not grow. It means that other racial and ethnic groups are responsible for the overall population growth of the U.S. As the country shifts to a more diverse population, it will undoubtedly affect the future of […]

Bringing another human being into this world is pure unparalleled excitement. Just looking at your newborn will surely be a tremendous source of pride and joy. You’ll have a chance to connect with another life that is your own flesh and blood. Moreover, you’ll have the opportunity to shape human consciousness in such a way […]

In 2020, a new virus was discovered and quickly spread throughout the entire world in a matter of weeks. Governments took action as soon as possible to try and overcome the situation. Unfortunately, more than a year later, the ongoing global pandemic continues to affect the lives of millions of people around the world. In […]

Regardless of industry, the pandemic has changed the way people work. While some have shifted to remote set-ups, unfortunately, many lost their jobs, too. In addition, although the pandemic brought about an economic crisis, it also gave rise to a severe stigma on employees who have or may have COVID-19. Aside from the many disastrous […]

More than a year has passed since SARS-CoV-2 was officially declared a pandemic. As the virus spread like wildfire, schools were forced to conduct online classes, employees were required to work from home, and public establishments have been called to shut down.  While governments and other relevant agencies have found ways to mitigate the spread, […]

Following George Floyd’s death, racial injustice became a worldwide concern, with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement exploding on social media. The incident has shed light on the reality of racism that’s still widespread across America despite calls for equality.   The struggle for racial equality advanced by BLM is deeply rooted in history, with African […]

As an employee, one thing you really value from having a job is receiving a salary that serves as a consistent source of income for your expenses. However, it can be discouraging when you notice that you are actually underpaid and overworked. You may have grown with the company, like its work culture, and have […]

It’s unfortunate that the workplace can be an avenue for all sorts of discrimination. Millions of employees still deal with offensive remarks, unfair labor practices, and even physical abuse from their superiors and colleagues. While the collective effort may have shed light on these issues, there’s no ignoring the fact that we still have a […]