A Burger Joint Pays $15 An Hour. And, Yes, It's Making Money
Fast-casual chain Moo Cluck Moo, in suburban Detroit, pays all of its workers far above the typical wage for a fast-food employee. It's part of its business model.
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Women's Work Is Never Done On The Farm, And Sometimes Never Counted
The percentage of female farmers is climbing — slowly, according to federal figures. But those numbers don't take into account the many new roles women are filling on multigenerational family farms.
Community College Programs Can Lead To Big Payoffs — In The Right Fields
A study tracking grads from Washington state's schools found those who completed programs longer than a year had more pay and steadier work — especially in health care, technology and skilled labor.
Hacked Sony Emails Pull The Curtain Back On Hollywood
Audie Cornish speaks with Ben Fritz of The Wall Street Journal about the fallout from the leaked emails of Hollywood executives at Sony Pictures and what it reveals about the modern studio system.
Uber's Troubles Mount Even As Its Value Grows
The attorneys general of San Francisco and Los Angeles counties are accusing the ride-sharing service of misrepresenting its background checks on drivers. It comes amid a rash of bad news for Uber.
'People Are Going To Rebel': Slow Pace Of Rebuilding Frustrates Gazans
Three months after the war between Israel and Hamas ended, reconstruction has barely started. Many people still live in half-bombed houses. But there are a few bright spots and a bit of innovation.
Should Homeowners With Solar Panels Pay To Maintain Electrical Grid?
Utilities say consumers who put solar panels on their roofs should help pay to maintain the lines that carry the power they sell back into the system. Panel leasing firms say that's anti-competitive.
How Afghanistan Vets Are Trying To Cultivate Peace Through Saffron
Afghanistan has an ideal climate for growing saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. But little is exported. Rumi Spice is working with small farmers there to build the U.S. market for it.
Problems With Your Boss? Try A Chat With The Office Chaplain.
Chaplains have long been present on college campuses and in the military but increasingly they can also can be found in the workplace, specially trained to help employees offload office frustrations.
Mexican Megafarms Supplying U.S. Market Are Rife With Labor Abuses
An investigation by the Los Angeles Times into labor camps on Mexican megafarms reveals appalling conditions. Reporter Richard Marosi says U.S. consumers need to pressure retailers for change.