: NBA star Kevin Love to cover stadium workers’ lost wages from the pandemic
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has also pledged money to help struggling workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.....»»
Republican senator Mitt Romney wants to ramp up hazard pay for frontline workers in the pandemic
Dennis Van Tine/STAR MAX/IPx / AP Republican Sen. Mitt Romney introduced a plan on Friday to temporarily increase the wages of healthcare workers and other essential personnel during the corona.....»»
A GOP senator just proposed a Denmark-style recovery plan where the government pays up to 80% of workers" wages during the coronavirus pandemic
Charlie Riedel/AP GOP senator Josh Hawley wants the government to cover up to 80% of peoples' paychecks in a Denmark-style recovery plan during the coronavirus pandemic. The senator sa.....»»
Here are the state resources available for businesses affected by COVID-19
A number of measures are being passed or implemented by the state government to support workers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources include access to capital and lost wages and mortgage and tax deferments. The following is.....»»
A 63-year-old peak boomer is "incredibly scared" Social Security won"t be enough to cover her expenses in retirement: "I"ll probably need to work until I die"
After Diane Senffner, 63, lost her job during the pandemic, she depleted her savings and hasn't been able to find stab.....»»
Low-wage workers and mothers of color lost more in the pandemic economy, Fed Chair Powell says
In remarks on Monday, Jerome Powell said Black and Hispanic wo.....»»
FEMA can help cover funeral costs for people who lost loved ones to COVID-19
If a family member or a loved one died of COVID-19 during the pandemic, you.....»»
: New U.S. rule could boost ‘gig economy’ companies while costing American workers billions
The U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule Wednesday that could be a boon to app-based gig companies while potentially costing American workers billions of dollars in lost wages and benefits......»»
"Shark Tank" star Kevin O"Leary discussed the value of investing, shorting Yahoo, and post-pandemic retail in a recent interview. Here are the 16 best quotes.
"It freaks me out that so many people, including many of the people that work for me in my own companies, have just two weeks of cash set aside." Mike Blake/Reuters The "Sha.....»»
New Trump rule could cost waiters more than $700 million in lost wages, allowing employers to take more of their tips to pay other workers
The new rule, supported by the restaurant industry, could cost tipped employees more than $700 million in lost wages, according to one analysis. A new Trump administration rule could cost tipped employees more than $700 million in lost wages each.....»»
Nearly 3 million Americans filed jobless claims last week
Many of these workers lost their jobs because of closures and a huge drop in spending and travel during the pandemic. In total, 36.5 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in the past eight weeks......»»
Almost half of workers who lost job due to Covid-19 are ‘finding it difficult to get by,’ Fed survey says
Almost half of the Americans who lost jobs in the coronavirus pandemic are finding it difficult to get by, Federal Reserve says.....»»
Pandemic slams healthcare jobs
The steep plunge in U.S. payrolls caused by the pandemic also slammed the healthcare sector, as many workers in dentists' and doctors' offices lost their jobs. Fred Katayama reports......»»
Pandemic slams health care jobs
The steep plunge in U.S. payrolls caused by the pandemic also slammed the healthcare sector, as many workers in dentists' and doctors' offices lost their jobs. Fred Katayama reports......»»
Over 33 million Americans lost their job during the pandemic. 77 percent believe they’ll get it back, Post-Ipsos poll finds.
Optimism is high among workers that they can return to their pre-pandemic jobs, but economists warn over millions of job losses are likely to be permanent......»»
Treasury Dept. plans to borrow $3 trillion from April through June
The funds are to cover the massive attempt to limit the economic impact of the pandemic on U.S. businesses and workers......»»
These companies have raised wages amid the pandemic
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy. These businesses are giving their workers a little or a lot more in these tough times......»»
Fired in a pandemic "because we tried to start a union," workers say
Truck drivers and warehouse workers at Cort Furniture Rental in New Jersey had spent months trying to unionize in the hopes of securing higher wages and better benefits. By early this year, they th.....»»
White-Collar Workers Logging Three More Hours Per Day During Pandemic Lockdown
White-Collar Workers Logging Three More Hours Per Day During Pandemic Lockdown While nearly 27 million American workers have lost their jobs ove.....»»
I FaceTime my co-workers during lunch and after work hours to stay connected while working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, and it reminds me how much I love my job
Joey Hadden/Business Insider FaceTimi.....»»
Economic Report: Millions of workers who applied for jobless benefits due to coronavirus still not getting money
Perhaps as many as 30% of people across the country who lost their jobs in the coronavirus pandemic have not been approved for unemployment benefits, either because of processing delays, outright rejection or the chance they have been called back to work......»»