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ExxonMobil cuts Baton Rouge refinery production, contract workforce

ExxonMobil cut production on Saturday at its 502,500-barrel-per-day Baton Rouge refinery as poor demand...

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The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented levels of disruption and...

‘Nonessential’ retailers prepare to close after state mandate 

Retailers deemed “nonessential” by the state spent the day preparing to shut their doors...

In cost-cutting move, ‘The Advocate’ goes to four-day workweek, furloughs 10% of workforce

In an effort to keep the “company healthy” amid cuts in advertising, The Advocate...

Roundup: BRAF grants / Police enforcement / Supply drive 

Helping hand: The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has started issuing grants from its Emergency...

2019 brought a record for CEO pay, but 2020 could force a recalibration

Chief executives of large U.S. companies rode a more than decadelong bull market to...
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LWC issues emergency rule for injured workers

The Louisiana Workforce Commission has issued an emergency rule geared toward ensuring injured workers...

 Virus roundup …

• The Federal Reserve has announced unlimited bond purchases in an unprecedented move to help...

Media companies, ad agencies tweak messaging to keep clients    

Media companies and advertising agencies have switched to crisis communications mode, positioning themselves as...

Small businesses looking for lifeline beyond loans

As small businesses such as restaurants, bars, gyms and hair salons are forced by...