at Twitter events rolled over backwards last week. Immediately after taking over the short message service, the new owner fired Elon Musk (51) Twitter management. A little later, the multi-billionaire started doing it, around half of his 7,500 employees dismissed by email. There is talk of chaotic and anonymous mass layoffs. “Looks like I’m not… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Shannon Liss-Riordan: This top lawyer is representing the fired Twitter employees002128
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This Week in Transportation News: 7 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the week’s most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top… Continue reading This Week in Transportation News: 7 Stories You Need to See
Amazon freezes hiring at its corporate offices
Amazon is joining the ranks of tech companies freezing their recruitment plans. Engadget has obtained a memo from Senior VP Beth Galetti (since published) revealing that the company will “pause” hiring at its corporate offices for a few months. The internet giant will still replace departing employees and hire new people in “targeted places,” Galetti… Continue reading Amazon freezes hiring at its corporate offices
Lyft lays off 13% of workforce as it tries to slash operating expenses
Lyft said Thursday it is laying off 13% of its workforce as it tries to reduce operating expenses, according to a securities filing. The ride-hailing company described the cuts as proactive step to ensure it “is set up to accelerate execution and deliver strong business results in Q4 of 2022 and in 2023.” Lyft also… Continue reading Lyft lays off 13% of workforce as it tries to slash operating expenses
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Nov 3 (Reuters) – Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) said on Thursday it would lay off 13% of its workforce, or about 683 employees, in the ride-hailing firm’s latest cost-cutting step to cope with a weakening economy. As decades-high inflation hits consumer spending and drives up costs for businesses, companies across sectors are cutting jobs and downsizing… Continue reading Untitled
Lyft to lay off 13 percent of its workforce as economic outlook darkens
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Lyft is laying off 13 percent of its workforce in the second round of major cuts to hit the ride-hailing company this year. The layoffs, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are expected to affect hundreds of roles. Lyft has more than 4,000 employees, which… Continue reading Lyft to lay off 13 percent of its workforce as economic outlook darkens
Waymo launches autonomous rides to Phoenix airport
Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service in downtown Phoenix to include pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This is the first time a U.S. robotaxi operator has launched paid trips to and from an airport, which will be an essential use case for autonomous vehicle companies looking to scale. Airport rides make up… Continue reading Waymo launches autonomous rides to Phoenix airport
Curbee Expands To Southern California
Consumers in Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminster, can now experience Curbee’s mobile service offering. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Curbee, a mobile car-repair company redefining the convenience and transparency of traditional car maintenance, today announced the launch of five new markets across Southern California. “We are thrilled to… Continue reading Curbee Expands To Southern California
Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
The Minnesota and District of Columbia attorneys general are suing Target-owned Shipt delivery service over worker misclassification, CBS News has reported. The lawsuits accuse the company of designating its “personal shoppers” (who pick and deliver grocery orders) as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits like state unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation. “Increasingly, we’re seeing companies… Continue reading Minnesota and DC sue Target-owned Shipt delivery service for worker misclassification
Odyssey Raises $4.75M in Seed Funding
Odyssey (formerly known as Agora), a New York-based provider of a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, raised $4.75m in Seed funding. The round was led by a16z through its American Dynamism practice, which invests in founders and companies that solve important national problems, with participation from Village Global, Bling… Continue reading Odyssey Raises $4.75M in Seed Funding