Oklahoma just passed a law providing protections to some drivers who hit protesters with a car

The House on Tuesday passed the PRO Act, which would provide new protections to workers seeking to unionize and could make it more difficult for gig companies like Uber to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors......»»

Uber has enlisted Kamala Harris' family members and top campaign advisors in its clash with organized labor over a bill aimed at providing workplace protections to its drivers. It's an awkward conflict for Harris, w.....»»

The state Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the bill Monday; the state House previously passed a version. It now goes to the governor for signature. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Arkansas passed a bill prohibit.....»»

Oklahoma Moves to Permit Drivers to Drive Into Protestors; But There’s An Alternat.....»»

Uber drivers are currently treated as self-employed, meaning that in law they are only afforded minimal protections.....»»

Uber drivers are currently treated as self-employed, meaning that in law they are only afforded minimal protections.....»»

It also could mean new prospects for college athletes, ride-share drivers, graduate students and others seeking organized labor protections......»»

It also could mean new prospects for college athletes, ride-share drivers, graduate students and others seeking organized labor protections......»»

California's attorney general on Tuesday sued Uber Technologies and Lyft for classifying its drivers improperly as independent contractors instead of employees, evading workplace protections and withholding worker benefits......»»

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation providing nearly $500 billion in additional federal aid to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and to aid hospitals dealing with large numbers of seriously ill patients......»»

Walgreens says it is providing face covers to its employees, the latest retailer to provide protections to workers against th.....»»

AP Photo/Mark Lennihan The Senate on Wednesday passed its $2 trillion coronavirus economic bailout bill, which included pro.....»»

In a global coronavirus pandemic, delivery drivers have become as essential as first responders, providing food and other basics for.....»»

Last week, Congress passed sweeping legislation providing paid sick and family leave as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This primer provides some bottom line answers to your questions about what the new law means for your small business. Whe.....»»

Family-owned Beaver Express Services of Woodward, Oklahoma, notified drivers and employees on Monday that the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier is ceasing operations after 77 years. read more.....»»

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U.S. airlines called on Friday for a government stimulus package meant to help them weather the coronavirus crisis by providing payroll protections, warning that around 750,000 jobs depend on the airline industry......»»

U.S. stocks finished sharply lower again Wednesday, but off session lows after Congress passed the first of two planned bills providing some relief from the economic damage the coronavirus pandemic is inflicting on businesses and consumers.....»»

AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in the government's first step to providing widespread financial support for workers and families affected by the coronavirus outbreak......»»

The biggest ride-sharing and food-delivery companies in the U.S. are in talks to set up a fund to compensate drivers affected by the novel coronavirus, a step that highlights the pressure they face to provide workers with broader employment protections......»»