The Department of Labor Accuses Google of Gender Pay Discrimination
A compliance matter has turned into an accusation about salary equality
Economy
The March Jobs Report Misses Expectations
Three takeaways from the Labor Department’s snapshot of the economy
What Would Keynes Think of Trump's Infrastructure Plan?
The famed British economist, known for championing Depression-era public-works projects, might not have supported similar initiatives today.
Americans Are Pretty Skeptical That Hard Work Will Pay Off
Moving up the economic ladder relies on more than self-motivation; it also requires opportunity.
Trump's Confidence Game
By insisting the economy is booming and the border is more secure, the president has managed to make people act like these things are true—at least for now.
Amazon Will Refund $70 Million Worth of App Purchases Made by Kids
The money will go back into the pockets of parents, who didn’t consent to buying coins, stars, and other virtual perks.
The Predictable Effects of Unpredictable Financial Emergencies
When unexpected expenses arise, few Americans have good options for dealing with them.
What Panera Gets From Its $7.5 Billion Sale
Besides money
Advertisers Are Ditching Bill O’Reilly Over Harassment Allegations
More than two dozen companies are pulling ads from the most-watched cable-news show amid yet another scandal at Fox News.
Companies Can’t Solve the Gender Pay Gap All at Once
After a salary audit and adjustment in 2015, Salesforce has found that it needs to constantly monitor compensation, or inequality will keep creeping back in.