Months before the pandemic halted the downtown bar scene, a late-night dive for burgers and fries had begun serving customers in a modest outd… … [Read more...] about Yearslong lull looms for Louisiana’s energy sectors hit by economic slowdown, energy slump
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Louisiana aid paying for student computers, internet access
For higher education’s funding, Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed said she asked state economic development leaders to identify top job needs around the state. She said community colleges were asked to gear up to make credentials linked to those jobs available quickly. … [Read more...] about Louisiana aid paying for student computers, internet access
A Louisiana plant expects to close, laying off hundreds despite ‘paycheck protection’ program
The company was approved for at least $5 million but not more than $10 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program on April 28 through a loan underwritten by Bank of America. The plant's owner missed a first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding, which ran out in days, but was later approved during a second batch of loan funding allotted by Congress. … [Read more...] about A Louisiana plant expects to close, laying off hundreds despite ‘paycheck protection’ program
Westpac owes 8000 workers $8 million in latest underpayment scandal
“We’ve had large organisations that involve themselves in any number of social issues that spend an enormous amount of time, money and effort self-promoting with PR campaigns and national advertising telling us how good they are. … [Read more...] about Westpac owes 8000 workers $8 million in latest underpayment scandal
Pay all taxes you owe, customers tell firms claiming Government coronavirus help
“With £7billion of annual revenues still not being collected as a result of corporate profit shifting to low tax jurisdictions plus an estimated £300billion coronavirus economic cost, the public want businesses to prove that we’re in this together. … [Read more...] about Pay all taxes you owe, customers tell firms claiming Government coronavirus help
#SuitsForHeroes enlists Yu, Portacio, and more to raise money for PPE in the Philippines
A global shortage of PPE has followed the COVID-19 pandemic, owing to the large amounts of protective gear required to safely treat patients of the highly contagious virus in hospitals. Frontline workers and essential workers the world over also face shortages of PPE, which is critical in maintaining safe business operations in many locations. … [Read more...] about #SuitsForHeroes enlists Yu, Portacio, and more to raise money for PPE in the Philippines
