AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWage & Hour Settlement: A federal judge approved a settlement in Martin v. Bank of America over alleged unpaid time spent booting up computers and logging into security systems before and after shifts, with hourly workers saying they were required to be “phone ready.” Cybersecurity Payouts: Krispy Kreme agreed to a proposed $1.6M settlement tied to its 2024 data breach, offering eligible customers up to $3,500 for documented losses or an estimated $75 cash payment, plus one year of free credit monitoring. Local Policy Fight: Charlotte residents and activists pushed back at a public hearing on a proposed 150-day data center moratorium, arguing new projects could raise electricity bills, strain water and worsen climate impacts. Housing & Taxes: New research highlights that building homes near jobs, stores and transit can save public money and generate more property tax revenue than development at the urban fringe. Economic Development: BorgWarner is set to expand its Hendersonville operations with a $3.6M state grant, adding 378 jobs. Corporate Accountability: North Carolina investment firm founder Greg Lindberg was sentenced to 12 years for a $2B insurance fraud and bribery scheme.
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