Landmark Settlement Reached in Racial Pay Disparity Case at Applebee’s

Landmark Settlement Reached in Racial Pay Disparity Case at Applebee’s

By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu  The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against Applebee’s.  The case involved a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Applebee’s owners, Apple-Metro, Inc., agreed to settle with the NCLEJ. The suit was initially brought to the NCLEJ in […]

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

Working in New York: Challenges and Realities for Non-White Workers in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shuttertsock.com  New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, […]

Apple’s Unwavering Support for DEI in an Era of Scrutiny

Apple’s Unwavering Support for DEI in an Era of Scrutiny

Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com In an era where corporate commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is increasingly scrutinized, Apple Inc. stands out for its unwavering support of these principles. Despite facing external pressures and political challenges, the tech giant continues to champion DEI initiatives, recognizing their integral role in fostering innovation and […]