55.1 F
Los Angeles
Sunday, November 24, 2024

CONSUMER

CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, drivers remain ‘independent contractor’

The California Supreme Court has ruled that drivers for ride-sharing and delivery companies are independent contractors, not employees. According to multiple media outlets, the Supreme...

Chipotle faces criticism over inconsistent portion sizes; CEO pledges ‘generosity’ and ‘consistency’

A Chipotle customer, Mr. K, recently voiced his dissatisfaction after noticing a decrease in portion sizes during his visit. Mr. K ordered a chicken...

Korean franchise investment seminar to be held at The Source OC on August 22

Korean franchise companies are embarking on an aggressive push to capitalize on the Korean food craze in the U.S., the home of franchising. The Korea...

Change in EBT card coming this summer, upgraded with chip and contactless payment

The County of Los Angeles is introducing a new EBT card this summer. On July 24, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested a...

Homemade coffee market booms amid soaring coffee prices

Kim is an office worker who drinks two to three cups of coffee every day and recently bought a coffee machine after realizing her...

JOHAN launches golf line inspired by traditional Korean art

JOHAN, a new golf and lifestyle brand, has unveiled its latest product line. In a recent collaboration with TUKATA, a Korean brand that won the...

Korean construction firm acquires part of iconic ‘2 Times Square’ building in Manhattan

South Korea’s Bando Engineering & Construction (E&C) Co. announced on July 18 that it has purchased a part of a building in the commercial...

‘Ghost jobs’ confuse job seekers as nearly 40% of companies post fake listings

A new problem has emerged in the job market troubling job seekers where companies post jobs even though they have no intention of hiring,...

LA County to offer free legal service to low-income tenants facing eviction

Los Angeles County is offering free legal services to tenants facing eviction. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to provide...

Amid inflation, shoppers are spending at Goodwill to buy essentials under $15

With the recent spike in inflation, consumers are looking for ways to save money, and thrift store Goodwill is one of them. Goodwill is a...