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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

Allwork

The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

And as that fame grew, so did his fortune—which he immediately started giving away, first in a hefty donation to Chicago Public Schools in 2017, then to the county’s mental health services. His estimated earnings in 2017 were $33 million.) The music industry] is not designed for the benefit of the people who produce the work.

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Academic Studies Show Gig Economy Larger Than Government Data Suggests

Small Business Labs

The Federal Reserve itself, in their 2017 Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. The BLS 2017 Alternative Employment Arrangement Survey results even showed the share of U.S. This, of course, is not new news to those who have been following industry research on the gig economy.  These finding are not surprising.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

Success

An esteemed panel of judges —women of influence in their own right—narrowed the nominees to a list of 50 award recipients, an inaugural class that spans myriad industries and backgrounds. Graham has worked in numerous areas of the fashion industry including editorial, catalog, runway, commercial, television and film. The Inspiration.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Every year, the SUCCESS Women of Influence awards shine an exciting spotlight on remarkable women who transcend boundaries, inspiring and transforming lives across diverse industries and communities. It acknowledges that women’s contributions are indispensable, spanning not only specific roles but all facets of life and industry.

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The Expanding High Skill Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

Key quote from Crain's: But as the industry has grown more competitive, with staffing agencies jostling for clients, contractors are worried about wage stagnation and amassing enough hours to pay the bills, which often include ​ law school debt. While

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Poor air quality affects chess players, and it might be affecting you too

Workplace Insight

The researchers studied the performance of 121 chess players across three separate tournaments between 2017 and 2019. Exposure to such concentrations is common in many cities around the world and is classified as moderate to unhealthy by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The World Bank estimates this cost to be US$8.1

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