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A 58-year-old Texan bet $430, 000 of retirement funds on a golf franchise " and the business was profitable in one month
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1073+ words) Some may say entrepreneurship belongs to the young (1), but recent data suggests that's not entirely accurate. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the number of Americans who've incorporated new businesses between the ages of 55 and 64 increased 22% (2) over the last ten…...
Toy maker Step2 allegedly fired pregnant worker over FMLA absences
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (414+ words) The EEOC says her points kept adding up even while she was out on approved leave A federal agency is suing a toy maker, saying its attendance policy punished a pregnant worker for absences tied to her pregnancy. On July…...
Leadership, Simply Smarter Episode 1: Creating Resilient Intentional Leadership with Michele Meyer-Shipp | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (436+ words) Vanessa Kelly hosted Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Esq. , as the inaugural guest on Leadership, Simply Smarter. Here are the top takeaways from an insightful chat with Michele that will resonate with leaders who are both new to the game, and experienced but…...
Worker alleges General Motors dropped him hours after reporting a threat
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (142+ words) Two placements, two quick exits - each one right after he complained, a lawsuit alleges A contract worker says he was harassed over his sexuality at two General Motors sites, then dropped after he complained. The alleged pattern is what HR…...
Pellissippi State's STRIVE 2026 cohort opens applications for veteran entrepreneurs
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (390+ words) Pellissippi State Community College is accepting applications for its third STRIVE Cohort, an eight-week program designed to help veteran entrepreneurs in rural East Tennessee start and grow small businesses. The program, run in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development…...
EEOC's draft five-year plan: what US employers need to know
38+ min ago (63+ words) Lexology Related practical resources PRO - How-to guide How-to guide: How to navigate the legal framework of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 (UK) - Checklist Checklist: Responding to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge (USA) - How-to guide How-to guide: How…...
Binance maintains commitment to EU, seeking more licences in Asia
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (504+ words) By Rae Wee and Sumeet Chatterjee SINGAPORE, July 9 (Reuters) " Cryptocurrency exchange Binance remains in "close talks" with regulators in the European Union over its application to operate in the bloc and is seeking to secure more licences in Asia, said…...
Small Business Owners Back 14 Candidates for Kansas Legislature in August Primary
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (195+ words) TOPEKA, KS (June 22, 2026)The NFIB Kansas PAC, which is comprised solely of NFIB members throughout the state, endorsed 14 incumbents in the Kansas Legislature ahead of the Primary Election Day, which is August 4, 2026. District 42 Lance W. Neelly District 54 Ken Corbet District 61 Francis…...
Rio Rancho is 1, 600 businesses short " and the Chamber wants a formal deal to fix that
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (369+ words) By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Part 4 of 4 in "Rio Rancho's Economic Playbook," a series on the city's economic development strategy. Every day, 47, 000 Sandoval County residents drive out of town for work " and take $3. 1 billion in annual payroll with them. Rio…...
How Do Remote Workers Impact Business Insurance Considerations?
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (354+ words) Remote and hybrid work have permanently changed how organizations operate, replacing traditional office-based models with more flexible arrangements. Employees now work from home, coworking spaces and even different countries, creating new insurance risks that extend beyond a central office. As…...