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As coronavirus spreads, so do reports of companies mistreating workers

Since the viral pandemic started ravaging the country in recent weeks, workers, unions and attorneys are seeing a dramatic rise in cases they say illustrate a wave of bad employer behavior......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 3rd, 2020

How construction companies are carrying on during coronavirus pandemic

Builders are considered essential by the federal government, but some states are not allowing workers to go on. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how some companies are continuing on despite the huge drop in homebuyer traffic......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcApr 3rd, 2020

Walmart, Starbucks and others face a new coronavirus challenge: Sick workers and fearful customers

Retailers, fast-food chains and customer service-related companies face a new challenge as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the U.S.: Some of their workers are getting sick......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 11th, 2020

Walmart, Starbucks face a new challenge: Sick workers, fearful customers

Retailers, fast-food chains and customer service-related companies face a new challenge as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the U.S.: Some of their workers are getting sick......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 11th, 2020

Walmart, Starbucks and others face a new challenge: Sick workers, fearful customers

Retailers, fast-food chains and customer service-related companies face a new challenge as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the U.S.: Some of their workers are getting sick......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 11th, 2020

India has told social-media companies to remove posts that mention the "Indian variant" of COVID-19, say reports

India's government called for action to be taken over social-media posts that reference "Indian variant." It called the phrase "completely false" Family members of a man who died of the coronavirus mourn before his .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 23rd, 2021

Companies offering hiring incentives to lure workers amid COVID-19 state reopenings

A growing number of companies across the country are offering incentives to lure new employees as the US economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 7th, 2021

Chip shortage spreads, hurting sales at Apple and Samsung

The companies' quarterly earnings reports that were otherwise strong detailed the problems created by the shortage of computer chips......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 29th, 2021

American companies are struggling to hire workers, but BofA sees that fading by early 2022

Bolstered unemployment benefits, coronavirus fears, and home-schooling demands likely kept many unemployed Americans from seeking work, the bank said. Justin .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 23rd, 2021

Here come hot desks and zoom rooms. And holograms?

Since the pandemic sent workers home last year, a slew of modifications have been made to office buildings to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. Now, as companies prepare to bring workers back, experts say even more changes are on the way......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021

Economic Report: Services side of U.S. economy speeds up in January, signals faster growth

The huge service side of the U.S. economy grew faster in January and companies added more workers, signaling better times ahead as the record surge in coronavirus cases receded......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 3rd, 2021

Companies fear coronavirus liability lawsuits. So far, few exist

Businesses are urging U.S. lawmakers to shield companies from what they fear could be a flood of lawsuits by workers and consumers blaming employers for exposing them to the new coronavirus......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 15th, 2020

Hyatt to lay off 1300 workers

Hyatt Hotels said it would lay off 1,300 people globally as it tries to cope with the coronavirus crisis, which has virtually halted global travel by keeping people indoors. Fred Katayama reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMay 12th, 2020

Exclusive: 57 St. Louis companies have furloughed, laid off 20,000 workers due to Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic has left a devastating mark on the companies, large and small, in the region. Some industries have been hit harder than others, such as hospitality and tourism, but nearly every St. Louis company is feeling the effects......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 12th, 2020

U.S. companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash

In the harshest downturn for American workers in U.S. history, employers cut in April and the unemployment rate more than tripled to 14.7%. Back in February, before the coronavirus<…; pandemic... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 10th, 2020

The high-rise office you left in March may not resemble the one you’re going back to. Here’s what workplaces may look like after the coronavirus shutdown.

Chicago companies are working to make their offices safe as workers return from COVID-19 shutdowns. It will be the biggest changes to the workplace since the aftermath .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 6th, 2020

Record 20.2 million jobs lost in April

U.S. private employers laid off a record 20.236 million workers in April as mandatory business closures in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak savaged the economy. Fred Katayama reports.....»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMay 6th, 2020

Big companies facing worker criticism over coronavirus safety response

Rideshare drivers and warehouse workers have suddenly become "essential" workers and they want companies to take care of them as such......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 6th, 2020

These big companies face worker criticism over coronavirus safety response

Rideshare drivers and warehouse workers have suddenly become "essential" workers and they want companies to take care of them as such......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 5th, 2020

Apple, Ford, and GM are stepping up to address global shortages of ventilators, hand sanitizer, face masks, and gowns. Here"s a running list of companies helping out.

Karen Ducey/Getty Images Healthcare workers across the globe face dire shortages of equipment needed to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, including ventilators, face masks, gowns, and hand sanitizer.  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called for.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 5th, 2020

Call it hero pay or hazard pay, essential workers want more of it

As states relax coronavirus restrictions, some companies are ending bonus pay for hourly workers......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 4th, 2020