Switzerland cuts bonus payouts for top Credit Suisse management

Switzerland has instructed Credit Suisse to cancel or reduce all outstanding bonus payments for the top three levels of management and examine whether those already paid can be recovered, the Federal Council said on Wednesday. Under Swiss banking law, the Federal Council can impose bonus-related measures on a systemically important bank if it received state […]

“Lack of respect”: Employer president criticizes Heil

In view of the shortage of skilled workers, Labor Minister Heil has called on companies to take action. Employers’ president Dulger speaks of “lectures that are far removed from reality”. The president of the employers’ association BDA, Rainer Dulger, has sharply criticized Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD). Referring to statements made by the minister […]

Danbury City Council member, owner of Halas Farm cited for ‘ongoing’ dumping on city property

A City Council member has failed to respond to a cease-and-desist letter he received for allegedly illegally dumping refuse on designated wetlands located on city-owned property. A copy of the cease-and-desist letter shows officials on the Environmental Impact Commission, in coordination with the city’s health department, sent their order to City Council member Michael Halas […]