Michael Corkery
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Foster Children Fight to Stop States From Taking Federal Benefits
A longstanding practice of using a child’s federal survivor and disability benefits to defray the cost of foster care is under scrutiny in Congress and...
Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
Dollar General Is Deemed a ‘Severe Violator’ by the Labor Dept.
Since January 2017, OSHA has cited the company for 111 instances of workplace safety violations and imposed more than $15.5 million in penalties.
Alabama Mining Strike Ends Without a Deal After Nearly Two Years
The strike at the Warrior Met Coal mine was one of the longest in U.S. history, but the price of coal soared during the walkout,...
As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No
More than 70 proposed dollar stores have been rejected since 2019, a report shows. It’s a small number compared with those that opened but evidence...
Walmart Raises Starting Wages for Store Workers
The retail giant said the minimum wages for those employees would range from $14 to $19 an hour, up from $12 to $18 an hour.
Walmart Sued by Employee Who Says She Complained About Gunman
A lawsuit claims the retailer was warned months ago about “threatening” behavior by the worker who the police say opened fire in the store last...
Walmart Is Often at the Center of the National Gun Debate
In recent years, the nation’s largest retailer has stopped selling handguns and certain rifles, including AR-15s, and raised the minimum age to purchase firearms to...