Listen to this story In a bid to weather the economic fallout from COVID-19, some businesses have asked their employees to take a temporary pay cut as a means of keeping the business afloat and keeping people employed. But is this actually legal? And what recourse do employees have if their employer does the wrong…...
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The US Justice Department on Thursday charged billionaire software tycoon Robert Brockman with tax evasion, wire fraud, money laundering, and other offenses. Brockman, 72, of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, is the CEO of auto-dealership software maker Reynolds & Reynolds. He is alleged to have participated in a two-decade-long scheme to hide $2bn in…...
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Hit by the fake TRP scam, TV ratings computing body Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Saturday said it believes channels are committed to maintaining a clean ecosystem and its efforts presently are focused on "individuals" responsible for infiltrating homes to influence the data. The body said it is also cooperating with the probe by…...
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Last Updated: 14th October, 2020 14:46 IST The Enforcement Directorate has sent a notice to tainted IAS officer and former Principal Secretary of Kerala M Shivashankar for questioning on Oct 14 The Enforcement Directorate has sent a notice to tainted IAS officer and former Principal Secretary of Kerala M Shivashankar for questioning on Wednesday. Shivashankar…...
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Earlier this week, Amazon Prime customers were treated to the 48 hour Prime Day event. Prices were slashed on thousands of products. Headphones, TVs, laptops and kitchen appliances were just some of the discounted items. Shoppers rushed to the site to bag some early Christmas presents. Police in the north east have now issued a…...
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An independent review by GeolocationThe present age of technology has enabled people to use visuals for presenting their idea in an attractive form. Regardless of the field you are in, if there is a need for conveying your point to a group of people, you will appreciate the effect visual medium can have on your…...
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An illegal party that violated health and liquor laws with more than 200 attendees was busted Saturday night by the New York City Sheriff’s Office.Four people are facing criminal charges and health violations after allegedly breaking emergency orders meant to curb the spread of coronavirus. The event organizers also had no liquor license, had illegal…...
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An illegal party that violated health and liquor laws with more than 200 attendees was busted Saturday night by the New York City Sheriff’s Office.Four people are facing criminal charges and health violations after allegedly breaking emergency orders meant to curb the spread of coronavirus. The event organizers also had no liquor license, had illegal…...
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Last Updated: 17th October, 2020 20:23 IST Mumbai Police has detained Republic Consulting editor Pradeep Bhandari when he presented himself at Khar police station, inspite of anticipatory bail In a shocking move, Mumbai Police on Saturday, has detained Republic Consulting editor Pradeep Bhandari when he presented himself at the Khar police station. This move comes inspite…...
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The moniker the Land of the Long White Cloud could soon take on a new meaning in New Zealand if its citizens vote to legalise recreational marijuana use in an overshadowed referendum this weekend.It is the first time a country is putting the legalisation of recreational cannabis use to a popular vote.And it is happening…...
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