A Los Angeles restaurant has come under fire after a prominent podcaster took issue with an unfamiliar surcharge on his guest check: an extra 4% fee automatically added to the bill to help fund the workers’ health insurance.
While Alimento, the restaurant in the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, was singled out for the move, eateries across the US are increasingly upcharging diners beyond the stated food prices on menus. One in six restaurants said they are adding fees or surcharges to checks to combat higher costs, according to an August survey from the National Restaurant Association.
Alimento’s…
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Beyond cash: California repairs task force’s report stuffed with goodies
Paying cash to descendants of enslaved people is just the beginning of the California Reparations Task Force’s ambitious progressive vision.
Embedded in the panel’s 1,100-page report is a veritable leftist to-do list that includes: universal health insurance for Black residents, a guaranteed basic income, free college tuition, “forgivable” interest-free loans to small businesses and erasing interest debt on unpaid child support.
That’s not all. The report now before the state Legislature also recommends ending policing of nuisance violations such as public urination, allowing Black LGBTQ youth to receive confidential “mental health care” without parental permission, and adopting “rent caps” in…
Workers to Premiers: Act Now to Fix Health Care, Create Sustainable Jobs and Make Life More Affordable
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Labor Congress President Bea Bruske has written to Canada’s premiers outlining workers’ priorities for next week’s Council of the Federation meetings.
“Workers and families are looking to Canada’s premiers for action to fix the health care crisis, help families struggling with still-rising prices, and collaborate with workers on creating sustainable, union jobs in a low-carbon economy,” said Bruske. “We are looking to the premiers to put workers and families at the center of next week’s Council of the Federation.”
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Bruske warned that people were particularly frustrated by…
Next steps on new health care deal tops agenda for premiers
OTTAWA –
The last time all of Canada’s premiers sat down around the same table, their attention was focused on getting Ottawa to pay more to fix the understaffed, hospitals, shuttered emergency rooms, surgical backlogs and health-worker shortages threatening the viability of their health systems.
When they sit down in Winnipeg for their annual summer gathering this week, the attention will turn more to how to use the new money Ottawa has now promised.
After two years of provincial pleading and sabre rattling for a new health care deal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally put new money on the table…
What is an Irrevocable Trust?
A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death. Many trusts are revocable, however, irrevocable trusts can be an incredibly useful way to plan for your future.
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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.
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Emotions to Expect After a Crash
Often, after a car crash, you experience shock. Once the shock subsides, you may experience a range of emotions.
Most car accidents are unexpected, and you may not have been prepared for or able to prevent them. Gaining this perspective can help you understand the feelings you have after a car crash.
These feelings and reactions will eventually fade as the car is repaired, insurance matters are resolved, and physical injuries heal. However, if you are struggling with your mental health or overall well-being after a car crash, it is important to seek help.
In New Zealand, many organizations offer…
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SmartAsset: Dental savings plan vs. insurance: Pros and Cons
Health insurance doesn’t cover your teeth. Your teeth can cause pain, get infected and need treatment, just like any other part of the body. But when it comes to actually getting treatment the standard health insurance doesn’t cover it. Instead, you need specialized coverage to pay for a trip to the dentist’s office.
The specialized coverage comes in two main forms. The first is dental insurance. This is standard insurance that covers most of the cost of treatment in exchange for a monthly premium and co-payments. The second is a dental…
The Latest Science on PSMF, Carnivore & Keto: How to Manipulate Macros to Achieve Your Goals!
So many of you have been asking me to hold another class because you learned so much in the last class that Craig and I decided to teach all of you the latest science!
We are always on the hunt for the latest science on how our bodies work and this NEW class will BLOW YOUR MIND! I only wish I had time to teach the class before September!
The first protein sparing class (which you can still get the recording HERE) gives you all the details about what PSMF (Pure Protein) days are all about, the science and biology…