US Steel closing Detroit steel mill, laying off 1,500 workers
US Steel is closing a mill near Detroit, laying off workers and cutting its dividend. The troubled company is trying to reverse operating losses it now forecasts for the fourth quarter.
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Lawsuit over driver's license application leads to demotions
Two Georgia Department of Drivers Services staff have been demoted or fired after an investigation found they mishandled the driver's license application of a Puerto Rican man, according to the agency.
What to do if you're asked to sign a non-compete agreement
Tens of millions of US workers have signed non-compete agreements with their employers -- and many of them may not even realize it.
Morgan Stanley is cutting about 1,500 jobs
Morgan Stanley is cutting approximately 1,500 jobs because of concerns about economic uncertainty around the world, a person familiar with the matter told CNN Business.
Google under investigation for recent firing of four employees
Google is under investigation by the US government over its labor practices and the firing of several employees.
Retailers are scrambling to find holiday help
If you're looking for a store employee to help you out while shopping this holiday season, you're not alone. Retailers themselves are having a lot of trouble finding the help they need.
US hiring rebounds in wake of GM strike
The US labor market appears to be back on track.
US sailor shoots 3 employees on Pearl Harbor base before killing self
Two civilian shipyard workers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu were killed by a US sailor on Wednesday, Rear Adm. Robert Chadwick told reporters.
Fired Google employees plan to file unfair labor practice charges
Four workers who were recently fired from Google are planning to file unfair labor practice charges against the company with the National Labor Relations Board.
Tech firm finds talent in unexpected places
When Mike Norris graduated from Baltimore's Stevenson University with a degree in business information systems, he thought he'd quickly nab an entry-level tech job. Instead, he found himself working as a security guard patrolling parking lots, earning $7.50 an hour.
Indian Navy welcomes its first woman pilot
The Indian Navy has welcomed its first woman pilot, with Sub Lieutenant Shivangi taking control of an aircraft in another significant milestone for the country's armed forces.
Audi cuts 7,500 jobs to free up money for electric cars
Audi is reducing its workforce by 7,500, the latest example of dramatic changes roiling the global autos industry.
Google fires four employees over alleged data-security issues
Tensions continue to rise between Google and its employees.
Inside WeWork's week from hell: How the mass layoffs went down
When staffers in WeWork's New York City headquarters received a calendar invite this week for a mandatory meeting with a note telling them to
WeWork laying off 2,400 employees globally
WeWork said Thursday it is laying off about 2,400 employees globally as part of a broader effort to cut costs and find a viable path forward after a disastrous IPO attempt.
The Dallas Mavericks asked her to turn around a toxic culture
She's the first African-American woman to lead an NBA team and says she better not be the last. More than a year after being tapped as CEO of the embattled Dallas Mavericks, Cynthia Marshall says she has turned around the organization's culture and has greatly diversified its top ranks.
WeWork braces for mass layoffs this week
One month after WeWork's former CEO, Adam Neumann, received a massive payout despite all but running the company into the ground, more than 12,000 global staffers are bracing for mass layoffs this week.
Oxford Union under fire after blind student dragged
The Oxford Union -- a university debating society with many top British politicians among its former presidents -- has been criticized for its treatment of a blind student who was
ACLU, Michigan workers sue McDonald's over sexual harassment
Days after Steve Easterbrook was fired as McDonald's CEO for engaging in what the company called a consensual relationship with an employee, workers filed a class-action lawsuit against the company over sexual harassment.
How to financially prepare for being laid off
Sometimes, there are warning signs that you are in danger of being laid off -- a buyout of your company, a merger or a strategic change in direction. Other times, the cuts come without warning. But while being laid off is not in your control, being financially prepared for such an event is.
How to prepare for a job interview: 5 things to know before you go
Once you land a job interview, you know you're qualified for the position.
Former Starbucks director sues, saying she was wrongfully fired
A former Starbucks regional director has sued the company for wrongful termination, alleging the company discriminated against her in the aftermath of a highly publicized arrest of two black men at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia in April 2018.
Kamala Harris closes campaign offices, fires staff in New Hampshire
Sen. Kamala Harris is closing three of her four presidential campaign offices in New Hampshire and has fired all her field organizers in the state as she homes in on her struggling campaign in Iowa, an aide tells CNN.
