San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle is seeking a massive contract following his rookie deal. His agent explained to NFL Network that he wants more than to be the highest-paid at his position.

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“I don’t care about the tight end market,” Kittle’s agent, Jack Bechta, said. “I’m being paid to do a George Kittle deal.” 

Kittle’s current contract will see him earn just $735,000 in 2020.

49ers General Manager John Lynch says the team plans to keep Kittle for the long term. Last month, Lynch explained the situation to KGMZ-FM 95.7 The Game: “George isn’t going anywhere. We’re going to work hard to try to get it done,” Lynch said. “I think they’ve got motivation just to reset the tight end market, as do we for him. It’s just finding that sweet spot, where that is. … When that happens, I don’t know. But we’re working hard, as are they, to try to make that happen. George is going to be a part of the 49ers for a long, long time.”

The 10 highest-paid non-quarterback skill position players earn an average of $16 million per year. Kittle was a First-team All-Pro selection in 2019 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl twice in his career.

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Walt Disney will halt paying over 100,000 employees beginning this week as it continues to stay closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Financial Times says the move will save the company $500 million a month. The company will continue to provide its workers with full healthcare benefits during this time.

Disney executive chairman Bob Iger will also be forgoing his pay, as announced by the company, last month.

“Mr. Iger has agreed to forgo, through the last payroll period in the Company’s current fiscal year, receipt of all but that portion of his base salary necessary to fund, on an after-tax basis, his contributions to continue to participate in the Company’s health benefits plan,” a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission said in March. “He is also waiving his right to receive his car allowance payable during the same period the salary waiver is in effect.”

CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50% cut to his pay as well.

“As we navigate through these uncharted waters, we’re asking much of you and, as always, you are rising to the challenge and we appreciate your support,” Chapek said in an email to employees on March 30. “Your dedication and resilience during this difficult time are truly inspiring and it gives me renewed confidence that will we come through this crisis even stronger than before, we have so many times in our company’s history.”

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With the economy in good standing at the moment, Taco Bell is attempting to change the culture and mindset of employment in the fast-food industry. In an announcement yesterday, Taco Bell released a statement revealing that they will be increasing the base annual salary for their general manager employees to $100,000 at select locations in the Midwest and Northeast region of the country. 

With the current annual salary for the general manager position ranging from $50,000 to $80,000/per year, some of their employees will be doubling their income this new year. However, this isn’t the only improvement Taco Bell has committed to improving within their work environments. The Mexican-inspired fast-food chain will also provide at least 24 hours of paid sick leave per year for their employees beginning Jan. 1, and will also be experimenting with new roles for employees who want to gain leadership experience but don’t want to the title of becoming an official manager. 

Taco Bell’s commitment to their improvements come in response to the low unemployment rate. According to the BloombergQuint, unemployment fell to 3.5%, the lowest its been since 1969.

With Taco Bell also offering vegetarian menu items, giving out free tacos, and utilizing sustainable and recyclable packaging, is it time to ask if Taco Bell is hiring?