Content about Politics of the United States

March 15, 2013
Criminal Background Checks

The use of criminal background checks by employers is being closely watched.

Concerns that convictions among African Americans and Hispanics were causing hiring discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Council has issued new guidelines regarding employer use of criminal records under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the Pew Center on the States 2010 study, while one in every 87 white men in America have been incarcerated, among Hispanics it is 1-in-36 and blacks it is 1-in-12.

February 20, 2013
Corner Bakery targets Boston for expansion

Corner Bakery Café said it plans to open 18 restaurants in the Boston area, joining under-development markets in neighboring Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

December 18, 2012
Dillard's to settle EEOC suit for $2 million

A report by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed that Dillard’s Inc. will pay $2 million to settle a class-action disability discrimination lawsuit.

November 26, 2012
Head of S.E.C. to step down

Mary L. Schapiro, the first woman to be permanent chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announced she will step down on Dec. 14.

July 24, 2012
Wet Seal in talks with Clinton Group

One day after releasing its CEO, teen retailer Wet Seal confirmed it is in talks with major shareholder Clinton Group regarding a potential sale of the company.

November 28, 2011
Report: Indian leaders object to direct foreign investment

Five state leaders in India made clear over the weekend their unwillingness to let foreign retailers set up shop in the country, the Associated Press reported.

March 7, 2011
Guess names president of North America

Guess announced Monday that it has appointed Nancy Shachtman as its president of North America, reporting to Paul Marciano, CEO and vice chairman.

July 30, 2008
Christopher & Banks to Shutter Acorn Division

The company will close all 36 Acorn stores in 14 states. The closures will impact...

April 13, 2008
Wal-Mart Tightens Standards on Gun Sales

Wal-Mart, the largest seller of firearms in the country, is striking a deal with New...

December 10, 2007
Target Agrees to Settlement

Milwaukee Target Corp. agreed to pay more than $500,000 to four management applicants who claimed...

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