NLRB says Grindr squashed union with return-to-office ultimatum

When the LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr told its staff last year that the days of fully…

B. Riley-backed Vitamin Shoppe owner files for bankruptcy

Franchise Group, the company at the heart of a troubled management buyout that has devastated the…

Mattel is revamping its work spaces as employees return to the office

Mattel, the toy maker behind major brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels, is upgrading its…

Robots can make your French fries. Is this the future of fast food?

Miso Robotics’ lab in downtown Pasadena is filled with robots of the past and present. There’s…

Union drive at Wells Fargo heats up amid intimidation claims

After Wells Fargo was mired in a 2013 scandal over employees who opened millions of fake…

Phillips 66 will shut historic Wilmington refinery

Phillips 66 announced Wednesday that it will shut its historic Wilmington-area oil refinery but will work…

Wedbush joins downtown L.A. exodus, opting for smaller Pasadena digs

One of downtown Los Angeles’ familar tenants is pulling up stakes as the office rental market…

Supreme Court turns down challenge of California suits by Uber, Lyft

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court refused Monday to hear appeals from ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which…

As Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz violated labor law with barb

In April 2022, a Starbucks barista and union organizer was invited to meet with the company’s…

Activision Blizzard to begin layoffs in Irvine, Santa Monica next month

Video game giant Activision Blizzard will start laying off employees at its Irvine and Santa Monica…