The Metro-North-Railroad has been ordered to pay a record fine of more than $250,000 to an employee who faced disciplinary action after he reported getting injured on the job, the U.S. Labor Department said Tuesday.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
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American Apparel names new CEO
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American Apparel has named fashion veteran Paula Schneider to be its next CEO, replacing founder Dov Charney, who was ousted in June.
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Inslee wants carbon tax to fund transportation
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Overlooking the State Route 520 floating bridge project, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled a proposal he said would address the state’s most pressing transportation needs — fixing bridges and roads and boosting the ferry system while cleaning the air and water.
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Thirty-One to Offer Artisan Jewelry Following Jewel Kade Acquisition
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Thirty-One Gifts is ringing in the new year with a new addition to its family of brands. The Columbus, Ohio-based company has announced the acquisition of Utah-based direct seller Jewel Kade, an artisan jewelry brand founded in 2009. Beginning in spring 2015, Thirty-One will offer JK by Thirty-One jewelry in addition to its handbags, totes and home organization products.
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3 Millennial Myths Employers Still Believe
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Millennials are quickly becoming the largest generational group in the workforce, but older employers still don’t fully understand them.
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7 Powerful Ways to Convert Neutral Traffic into Paying Customers
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No matter how much traffic your site gets, what really matters is conversions. Convert neutral traffic – people who haven’t decided whether to buy or not – by investing in analyzing and incentivizing them to buy.
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Artist's 'Angry Birds' lawsuit goes forward
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A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit by a Seattle artist who says she was cheated out of millions of dollars when the company that sold her line of plush pet toys called “Angry Birds” reached a deal with the Finnish company that makes the insanely popular video game of the same name.
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Black Captain America leading comic book diversity
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For decades, comic books have been in color, but now they are more and more reflecting the true hues of American society.
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5 Key Business Predictions for 2015
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As we begin 2015, despite low interest rates, low energy costs, and rising but stabilizing housing prices, the U.S. economy might very well begin experiencing a cyclical slowdown.
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Ed-Tech Startup Clever Raises $30M
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Clever offers a platform that makes it easy for schools and teachers to use educational apps in the classroom.