Employer health insurance expenses hit all-time highs in Oregon

Rising Health Insurance Costs in Oregon The price of health insurance provided by employers in Oregon hit record highs last year, adding to the financial load many families are already grappling with due to increasing healthcare expenses. In 2024, the average annual premium for health insurance reached $24,688 for employees covering their families and $8,400 […]
Job applicant in Israel gets antisemitic rejection message from employer: ‘I hope you go away’

A nursery in Melbourne has publicly apologized after one of its co-owners allegedly sent an “anti-Semitic” rejection message to a job applicant. A 24-year-old woman from Israel shared a message she claims to have received from Brett Dahan after applying for a position at the Garden of Eden nursery in Albert Park. She, having only […]
Employer hiring intentions reach their lowest point since 2009, new report reveals

In September, U.S. employers revealed significant job cuts, with a report indicating that employment plans have plummeted to their lowest point since 2009, underscoring a growing uncertainty in the job market. Last month, companies reported a total of 54,064 job cuts, which, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, marked the only instance of […]
Former NUMC CEO Meg Ryan files a lawsuit against her previous employer and appointees chosen by Hochul for retaliation.

Ex-NUMC CEO Files Lawsuit Against Former Employer The former head of Nassau University Medical Center has initiated legal action against her previous employer, claiming breach of contract, gender discrimination, and damage to her reputation. She asserts that allies of Governor Kathy Hochul retaliated against her for attempting to recover $1 billion in funding linked to […]
Former employer claims anti-ICE shooter was a laid-back stoner who moved to Washington to pick pot.

A former employer described Joshua Yarn, a 29-year-old who transported marijuana from Washington to Texas, as a lazy individual. On Wednesday, Yarn was involved in an incident at a Dallas ICE facility that left one immigrant dead and two others injured. Yarn briefly worked at a legal cannabis farm in Benton in 2017, but his […]
Aide to DSA politician confesses to pressuring staff for donations to employer

The Chief of Staff for a New York City Council member was recently fined substantially by the Conflict of Interest Committee for urging his colleagues to contribute to his boss’s campaign. Edward Cerna, who works for Alexa Avilés, a member of the DSA and Working Families Party, was found to have texted seven coworkers, asking […]
JD Vance encourages supporters to confront those who praise the killing of Charlie Kirk: ‘In fact, contact their employer!’

JD Vance Calls for Action Following Tragic Murder During a recent episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, guest host JD Vance addressed the tragic murder of his friend, urging supporters to take a stand against those who celebrate such violence. He emphasized the importance of honoring Charlie Kirk’s memory and continuing his legacy. Vance shared […]
Trump claims ‘evil’ illegal immigrant charged with beheading his employer is only in the country due to Biden’s ‘incompetence’

Trump Condemns Biden Amid Brutal Murder Case President Trump has criticized his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, referring to him as “incompetent” after hearing disturbing reports about a murder that took place in Texas. He described how illegal immigrants allegedly beheaded their boss with a machete at a motel, causing outrage and concern. The murder […]
Health care expenses are rising significantly. Hold insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and your employer accountable.

In the United States, healthcare is quite costly, even by developed nations’ standards, and it seems prices are climbing even higher. About 154 million people receive health insurance through their employers, and many are noticing their deductions on paychecks spiking next year. Alongside this, out-of-pocket costs may also rise as employers look to offset the […]
Chinese individual sentenced to 4 years for harming employer with harmful software

Former Software Developer Sentenced for Cybercrime A Houston resident, Davis Lou, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of installing malicious code on his former employer’s computer system. This code included a “kill switch” that disrupted operations when he was locked out of his accounts. In addition to prison time, […]