Critics call the ‘name your price’ system a race to the bottom. Uber is arguing the changes establish driver independence.

Hiring people with a criminal past can pay big dividends for companies, such as closer community ties and a loyal workforce. But keeping them on the job can be a struggle.

Attorney General Maura Healey ordered the largest child labor penalty ever issued by the state against the Mexican restaurant chain after finding an estimated 13,253 child labor violations in its more than 50 locations.

The researchers hope their findings will alert boards to the perils of ignoring red flags raised by executives’ lifestyles – and of trusting that governance mechanisms will avert any potential problems.