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There have been a number of reports from Starbucks employees stating that their hours are being dramatically reduced. One worker said these hourly cuts are "not normal" and that he has never seen such a significant reduction in workers' schedules in the three or so years that he's worked there.

An Uber Eats driver was left baffled after he asked a Chick-fil-A employee for a plastic bag for a customer he was delivering to. The request ended up becoming quite a dramatic affair, with the store allegedly outright refusing to hand over the additional item.

A job candidate's video went viral on TikTok after she shared how a company created a job role for her only to end up giving it to someone else.

A TikTok video featuring a former employee of a Dollar General store has gone viral after she claimed that the store was infested with rats. The video was posted by a self-proclaimed "serial job hopper" who wanted to share some of her "unhinged moments" while working at the store.

An ode to those who refuse to take the easy way out, Julio Torres’ directorial debut Problemista oozes bold world-building and off-kilter laughs as a curious look at artistic dedication and the U.S. immigration system.

In a viral TikTok, a Subway worker revealed how its rotisserie chicken is prepared, sparking mixed reactions.

One of the primary credos of the Starbucks customer experience is that patrons can expect to get their drink made the exact way that they like it, every time. And if you purchase a drink that you're not happy with, it's generally understood that you can get that drink remade at no extra cost. In fact, this is clearly stated in Starbucks' return policy: "If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your food or beverage item, let us know and we'll gladly remake it for you."

When the pandemic began, many restaurants switched to using QR codes over physical menus.

If you’ve ever worked as a server, you’ve probably heard something to the effect of, “If you’re standing, you could be cleaning.”

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it awarded $66 million in funding to help drive awareness and enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). 

The ACP was created as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law and a previous version of it was created in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, as it highlighted the country’s long-standing digital divide. The program essentially provides monthly discounts to eligible Americans on their broadband bills. Читать дальше...