Employment
22 Million Jobs Lost in Pandemic Likely Won't Come Back Till 2023
Initial jobless claims increased to 965,000 last week amid a sharp increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases and a record number of daily deaths. it won't be before 2023 that the 22 million jobs lost (in March and April 2020) are regained.
Most Want to Continue Working Remotely after Pandemic, but Companies Unsure
Polls conducted as the pandemic peaked last spring, found that 40% to 60% of those who remained employed reported working remotely. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 25% to 30% of the labor force will work from home multiple days a week by the end of 2021.
California's Prop 22 Sparks Outrage as Albertsons, Vons Lay Off Drivers
Several public figures have expressed outrage against the latest law, which allows workers fewer protections and other benefits they'd be entitled to as employees.
This Invitation to Work Remotely in Hawaii Is Pretty Tempting
As the continental U.S. begins seeing colder temperatures and fewer opportunities to get outdoors safely, this might be the warm weather escape you've been looking for. A new program invites Americans to work remotely from Hawaii.
Employee Claims He Was Fired After Company Warns Of Job Cuts If Trump Loses
After receiving the letter, Stan Smith, who was employed by the firm, spoke to local a local news station to complain that he felt it was inappropriate for such a letter to be sent to employees.
What Donald Trump Has Accomplished as President
The president will face questions over his record in the White House during the final debate of the 2020 election cycle.
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Find out how you can make your money work for you and establish a stable financial future as a self-employed worker.
Exclusive: Illegal Unpaid Internships Still Advertised in the U.K.
Unpaid internships have been slammed as exploitative by the government and campaigners who say they increase inequality.
Labor Day: A Tale of Two Americas
Many Americans are suffering, but for many their finances are also stable.
Stocks Tumble Amid Signs Job Creation is Slowing
Some observers believe that the creation of new jobs may have been hampered by business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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MonsterThis Innovative Company Is Reinventing Hiring for Employers (With Focus on Cultural-Fit)
It's more important than ever to find good employees for your company. With an innovative digital platform, Monster helps employers find the right people amid the hiring rush.
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"What can we do to keep our employees and improve their productivity?" The majority of companies struggle to find an answer to this when thinking of ways to retain their employees.
After Judge Rules Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, What Happens Next?
The injunction and the lawsuit are the most potentially damaging challenges to the companies' businesses so far.
How to Start a New Job Remotely, According to Experts
As companies start tentatively hiring again, new employees have to navigate office politics from their laptops.
McDonalds Hiring 260,000 Workers: Which Jobs Are Open and How to Apply
"We are excited to welcome new employees to our McFamily, and we want candidates and their families to know we have one goal – to keep our people safe."
French Worker Awarded €50,000 Pay-Out for Being Bored
"No one cared if I arrived at 9am or 10am. I had to buy some supplies — a few sheets of paper — and then my day was over", said Frédéric Desnard.
When Will Walmart Bonuses Be Paid? Employees to Get $300 Each
The CEO of Walmart U.S. said: "Walmart and Sam's Club associates continue to do remarkable work, and it's important we reward and appreciate them."
Employees Told to Return to Work or Lose Unemployment Benefits
States are starting to reopen, but employees worried about contracting COVID-19 at their jobs face losing their benefits if they do not return to work.
Majority of Low Income Americans Will Struggle to Pay Bills in April: Poll
A new survey also revealed that less than one in four Americans believed the economy was in a good or excellent condition.
Americans' Fears About COVID-19 Rise, According to New Survey
Nearly half of Americans think a recession will occur due to the outbreak. Jobless claims have already skyrocketed to unprecedented levels at an unimaginable pace.
Coronavirus Paid Sick Leave Bill 'Does Not Go Far Enough,' Economists Warn
One economist said a loophole allowing small businesses to avoid paid leave provisions could threaten those same firms if the virus continued to spread as a result.
Tesla's Employee 'Anti Handbook' Handbook Leaked
Elon Musk's motor company ignores typical HR protocol with an informal employee handbook, with sub-headings including "Fun" and "Stupid Things."
Amsterdam to Buy Young Adults' Debts to Gain Higher Education and Jobs
A program is expected to start in February in Amsterdam which will purchase the debts of young people and help them obtain higher education and employment.
Fake Credentials Lead to 6-Year Job for Fake Engineer, But He's Not Alone
Faking credentials and experience can only take you so far but these people tried, with some initial success, but paid a steep price.
House Dems Pass Bill to Restore Employee Rights Gutted by Supreme Court
More than half of private-sector workers who don't belong to a union are subject to some sort of mandatory arbitration provision, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Trump Trade War Escalation Could Cost 800,000 Jobs, Trigger Deep Recession
There is a 35 percent chance that President Donald Trump escalates his trade war with China and others, Moody's Analytics says.
Convenience Store Worker Reportedly Kept Robbing Stores on First Day on Job
The suspect is accused of hitting at least 30 different marts and pilfering as much as $12,000 during his one and only shift.
Employment for Disabled Workers at Near Historic High, But For How Long?
The unemployment rate for disabled workers (currently at 8 percent) is still higher than unemployment for non-disabled workers (3.7 percent), but employment of disabled workers has seen steady growth.
Elementary School Principal Says She's Being Fired Because She's White
An elementary school principal in Ann Arbor, Michigan is suing her district to get reinstated in the school she argues she was forced out of because she's white.
Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Being Removed from Archdiocese
Days after Indianapolis's Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School refused to axe a gay teacher, Cathedral High School fired an LGBT instructor rather than lose its status as a Catholic institution.