Don’t Bet on Congress to Solve College Sports’ Labor Problem

The newest legal crisis in college sports is also the latest sign of the complex relationship between college athletes and their schools, conferences and the NCAA in the increasingly commercialized world of college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who reportedly received a $5 million deal to join the Red Raiders as a transfer from […]

Breitbart Business Digest: AI Anxiety and the Fed Are Scaring Workers, But the Labor Market Isn't

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released the results of its monthly consumer expectations survey, and the results provided ammunition to both optimists and pessimists.

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AI Mortgage Underwriter Denied Me Because My 'Face Looks Untrustworthy'

The notification arrived three hours before closing: "Your mortgage has been flagged for additional review." I called the bank. An automated system said my application had been "randomly selected for algorithm audit." Five days

My AI Sleep Mask Recorded My Dreams – Then Shared Them on Social Media

My smart speaker started talking to itself. At 3 AM, I heard it having a conversation with my smart TV. They were discussing my habits. "User 4872 shows signs of emotional vulnerability," the speaker

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Workforce system alignment can help Oregonians weather coming economic, job instability, report says

The state’s 5.2% unemployment rate is among the highest in the country, but Oregon employers still have plenty of jobs open for skilled workers, and jobs in health care, technology and construction are all expected to grow in the coming years.

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SCOTUS Tells NFL It Won’t Review Brian Flores Race Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a petition by the NFL, New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans to review Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ race-based employment discrimination lawsuit. The league contends the dispute should be reviewed in arbitration. Flores v. NFL has ramifications beyond the NFL since several pro leagues entrust their commissioner with […]

Return-to-office demands causing burnout among employees

Return-to-office demands in the financial services sector have left staff struggling with commuting fees and burnout, a new survey has found. Employers are reporting higher resignation rates and challenges with recruitment, according to research from talent services firm Morgan McKinley released yesterday. The report found over half of employees are unhappy with attendance requirements, with […]

NFL’s Hiring Practices Accused of Doing Too Much, Too Little on Race

As the NFL contests Brian Flores’ allegations of race-based employment discrimination against Black coaches and general managers, and Black candidates for those roles, the league is now under attack by Florida attorney general James Uthmeier for employment policies that he believes might put “non-diverse” candidates at a disadvantage. Uthmeier last week subpoenaed the league to turn over […]

Philosophy Majors’ Job Prospects and the Spread of AI Technology

A study by The Economist looked at how the employment prospects of college graduates have changed over the past few years as AI use by potential employers has increased. The concern is that firms will hire fewer people if they can use AI to complete the tasks that otherwise would have been handled by entry-level workers. Data about this has been mixed, so The Economist conducted its own study…

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NCAA to Pay $303M as Volunteer Coaches Settlement Approved

More than 7,700 men and women who served as “volunteer” coaches for Division I sports teams between March 17, 2019, and June 30, 2023, can expect at least $5,000 and on average $26,988.66 in payments after a California federal judge this week granted final approval of a $303 million settlement. The agreement closes Ray v. NCAA, an […]

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How a banned rice cooker cost a Welsh university £264,442

Peak Ong, a 72-year-old cleaner at Aberystwyth University in Wales, won £264,442.09 from the school after a dispute that started with a banned rice cooker ended in her firing and a vindictive job reference.

Catherine Green, Ong's manager, accused her of giving a rice cooker to a student living in university dorms, where they're banned. — Read the rest

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Big 12’s Private Equity Marriage Yields Cash and Legal Questions

The Big 12’s five-year, multimillion-dollar private equity deal with RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital is a major development in the economic landscape of college sports—and its legal ramifications could reset the relationship between athletes, schools, conferences, the NCAA and now PE companies. The deal is called a strategic partnership and was first reported by Yahoo Sports. […]

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