Labor•
Las Vegas Casino Workers Face Shift Shortages Amid Tourism Slowdown
Las Vegas casino workers face severe shift reductions and financial instability as tourism declines. Many remain 'on call' without pay, affecting income and benefits.
David Chen
David Chen is a seasoned journalist covering labor law, business disputes, and regional economic impacts. With a focus on factual reporting, he analyzes significant legal and financial developments affecting workers and corporations.
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Business•
Spanish Hotels May Sue Booking.com for €1 Billion
Spanish hotels are preparing to sue Booking.com for an estimated €1 billion over controversial 'parity clauses' that allegedly restricted pricing freedom. This follows a European Court of Justice ruli
Travel•
H1B Visa Fee Sparks Travel Disruption
A new $100,000 H1B visa fee, effective September 21, 2025, sparked chaos at airports, with some passengers attempting to leave planes to avoid exiting the U.S. The policy's legality is in question, an
Labor•
United Flight Attendants Sue for Unpaid Ground Work
United Airlines faces a class-action lawsuit from flight attendants in New Jersey over unpaid work for on-the-ground duties like boarding and pre-flight checks, challenging long-standing industry pay
Aviation•
Spirit Airlines Cuts Flights, Jobs Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is cutting 25% of its November flights and reducing jobs amid its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in less than a year, following a failed merger with JetBlue and ongoing financial
Aviation•
Dubuque Faces $1.6 Million Bill for Chicago Flights
Dubuque city faces a $1.6 million payment for Chicago flights due to an auto-renewed contract with Denver Air Connection, despite federal funding nearly ending. Passenger numbers remain low, sparking
Traffic•
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Detours Begin
Drivers heading into New Jersey via the New Hope–Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will face detours weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for up to two weeks. The bridge remains open for Pennsylvania-bound
Business•
AADE Uncovers Violations on Kos Day-Cruise Boats
AADE inspectors, disguised as tourists, found widespread violations on six of eight day-cruise boats in Kos, including failure to issue receipts and tickets, leading to fines.
Labor•
Disney Settles Wage Lawsuit for $233 Million
A $233 million wage theft settlement for over 51,000 current and former Disneyland employees was approved by an Orange County judge, ending a six-year dispute. Workers will receive an average of $3,00