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- Chicago Restaurant Owners to Pay $125K in Overtime Back WagesThe U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent judgment and order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Dec. 2, 2024, that requires D’Nuez Corp. and owners Antonio Rendon and Albino Rendon – operators of … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Swiss Re’s Business Unit CEOs Share Views on Key Risk Themes of 2025Social inflation will continue to be a top concern for insurers and reinsurers in 2025 with US liability claims increasing by 57% during the past decade and nuclear verdicts rising in frequency, said Swiss Re, pointing to jury awards above … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- What if the government shuts down?It could be an annoyance for some, a disaster for others By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs December 20, 2024 Holiday travel plans may go awry if the federal government shuts down at midnight Friday, although most airline operations will continue more or less normally for at least a few days. Congress has until midnight Friday to agree on a funding plan after a bipartisan plan was abandoned when President-elect Trump and billionaire Elon Musk publicly opposed it. Negotiations are continuing but the outcome is increasingly in doubt. You can keep up to date with the latest developments here. "Essential" services willcontinuebut if the shutdown drags on, the effects could spread and cause major economic dislocation, not to mention inconvenience for millions of consumers. Federal employees and contractors will feel the effects immediately. Whether they are furloughed or required to continue working, most won't get paid until the shutdown ends… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles in Over Tire Pressure Monitoring IssueTesla said on Friday it was recalling 694,304 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Liberty Mutual Weighs Sale of Thailand, Vietnam AssetsLiberty Mutual Holding Co. is considering a sale of its businesses in Thailand and Vietnam as the US insurer seeks to streamline its operations, according to people familiar with the matter. Liberty Mutual is working with a financial adviser on … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Safeco to Stop Writing New Condo and Renter Policies in CaliforniaIt appears another insurance carrier is turning sour on wildfire-prone California. Safeco, a Liberty subsidiary, is preparing to stop writing new condo and rental policies in California at the beginning of next year. Liberty stopped writing new condo or rental … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and MoreThe failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago