Where the settlement resolved a genuine dispute over overtime wages and was fair and reasonable, it was accepted. Rear end This is a collective action for unpaid overtime wages pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. The parties agreed to settle the matter at a settlement conference with a magistrate judge. Thereafter, the … Read more
(Bloomberg) — U.S. allies are reportedly pushing for a last-minute deal with Iran, as President Donald Trump extended his deadline until Tuesday for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, keeping markets on edge over whether a breakthrough could be achieved. Axios reported that Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are trying to find an opportunity for … Read more
The President of the United States is beginning to count on launching attacks on the devices on Tuesday Brent crude surges above $110 a barrel, stocks rally The 10-year JGB yield hit the highest since February 1999 relative to inflation. SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose, bonds fell and stocks were mixed in … Read more
It may already be April, but Connecticut employers still have a few “new year” updates to deal with. As spring approaches, now is a good time to dust off the staff books and make sure the 2026 changes are fully implemented. Quick Hits Effective January 1, 2026, Connecticut employers with eleven or more employees must … Read more
Allegiant Service Center in Lisbon received one of two Change Awards from the County Board of Developmental Disabilities. From left to right are Paul Anthony, Allegiant Service Center Owners Chad Cole and Brandi Cole, and Shirley Bowald. (Photo submitted) Highlighting the evening’s activities was keynote speaker Kitrael Chin, President and Creative Director for Hearts for … Read more
(Bloomberg) – U.S. equity index futures fell and oil extended gains after President Donald Trump signaled a further escalation in the war on Iran, adding to the risk of energy panic already looming in the global economic outlook. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 Index fell 0.2% as traders cut back on predictions that higher … Read more
The war with Iran will remain the main driver of market activity next week, as investors hope to resolve the conflict. But it will affect the market in other ways as well: On Friday, we’ll get our first look at how the war-related spike in oil prices plays out in inflation data. While the end … Read more
The technology boom has moved on to the year 2026. Many stocks are all-time highs, and few have fallen more than 25%. I think there are good deals to be had, and investors shouldn’t waste this investment opportunity that comes around every few years. Three stocks I’m looking at as strong candidates Microsoft (MSFT +1.01%), … Read more
This article was written by Follow up Michael Kramer is the founder of Mott Capital, and is the only long-term investor who focuses on major themes and trends in studies and options activities to identify and evaluate entry and exit points for investments in his long-term focused strategy for the growth of the theme. He … Read more
The government has asked its new labor rights watchdog to ease the regulatory burden on business, it has emerged, a request which labor advocates have called the risks of reforming the agency a “dead duck”. The Fair Work Agency (FWA), which was launched on Tuesday, is at the heart of the Employment Rights Act. It … Read more