Remote Workforce to Double in 2021 Due to Improved Productivity: CIO Survey October 26, 2020 By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss The percentage of workers around the world that is permanently working from home is expected to double in 2021 as...
Mining Giants BHP, Vale Accused of Colluding to Cut Payouts to Victims of Dam Collapse October 26, 2020 Brazilian federal prosecutors have accused mining giants BHP and Vale of colluding with a lawyer to reduce compensation for victims...
Big Tech Lobby Seeks EU Liability Cover to Tackle Hate Speech, Illegal Content October 26, 2020 By Natalia Drozdiak Big technology platforms are calling on the European Union to protect them from legal liabilities for removing hate speech and...
Australia’s Westpac Takes A$1.2B Charge Against Q2 Earnings for Laundering, Refunds October 26, 2020 By Edward Johnson Westpac Banking Corp. has taken a A$1.2 billion ($871 million) charge against second-half earnings to cover a record money-laundering fine...
More Companies Turn to Captives as Rates Rise, Terms & Conditions Tighten October 26, 2020 By Carolyn Cohn Fed up with rising prices and more stringent terms and conditions for their insurance policies as a result of the...
Scott Benefit Services Expands Senior Living Practice in Southeast October 26, 2020 Scott Benefit Services, a division of Scott Insurance, will expand its Senior Living Practice into additional markets in the Southeast...
Scientists Identify Nuclear Plants Facing Highest Risks From Earthquakes October 26, 2020 By Timothy Gardner The U.S. nuclear power reactors facing the highest risks of a meltdown from earthquakes are not in tremor-prone California, but...
McDonald’s Seeks Dismissal of Racial Bias Claims by Black Former Franchise Owners October 26, 2020 By Jonathan Stempel McDonald’s Corp. on Friday urged a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit by dozens of Black former franchise owners who...
Oregon Contractor Fined for Multiple Job Safety Violations October 26, 2020 Oregon OSHA has fined a general contractor in Roseburg more than $38,000 for multiple serious job safety violations, including repeatedly...
Amazon Injuries Could Spark Higher Workers’ Comp Rates for Fulfillment Centers October 26, 2020 By Matt Day and Spencer Soper Injuries in Amazon.com Inc. warehouses could damage more than just the company’s reputation. They could start to hurt the e-commerce...