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New York City could see 400,000 workers return next month in first phase of a long recovery
NEW YORK — As many as 400,000 workers could head back to work when New York City begins the first phase of its reopening in…
2.1 million new unemployment claims filed last week, as workers still struggle to get benefits
Workers filed 2.1 million new unemployment claims last week, the Department of Labor reported, suggesting about a quarter of the workforce is seeking jobless aid…
Amazon says it will offer full-time jobs to 125,000 temporary workers
In a blog post today, Amazon announced plans to offer permanent jobs to around 70% of the 175,000 temporary workers it brought on to meet…
Only 45 Percent of Businesses Plan to Rehire the Same Workers Once They Reopen, Facebook Survey Finds
A new Facebook survey of small- and medium-sized businesses has found that, among those who have shut down amid the global covid-19 health crisis, only…
Uber plans to lay off another 3,000 employees
Less than two weeks after Uber shared plans to lay off 3,700 employees, the company announced that it will let another 3,000 workers go. In…
Amazon sends thank you t-shirts to warehouse workers while it ends coronavirus hazard pay
One worker said the gesture did not ‘feel sincere’ while another described it as a ‘slap in the face’ after workers have died from the…
Congress nowhere close to a coronavirus deal as unemployment spikes
Americans hoping for the next round of coronavirus relief will probably be waiting for weeks — if not much longer. Though House Democrats on Friday…
‘Unprecedented’: States face hundreds of billions in lost revenue, NBC News finds
More than 30 states were surveyed to get a detailed picture of the coronavirus-caused crisis. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/unprecedented-states-face-hundreds-billions-lost-revenue-nbc-news-finds-n1206316 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Nearly 27 million Americans lost their job-based health insurance in pandemic, study shows
IMAGE: Health Insurance Coverage Before and After Job Loss Among People in a Family Experiencing Job Loss as of May 2, 2020, courtesy kff.org An…
LGBTQ people face higher unemployment amid pandemic, survey finds
Seventeen percent of LGBTQ people polled lost their jobs because of COVID-19, compared to 13 percent of the general population, a survey found. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lgbtq-people-face-higher-unemployment-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-survey-finds-n1205296…
Why some nurses have quit during the coronavirus pandemic
“Right now, nurses don’t feel like heroes, we feel expendable.” Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/why-some-nurses-have-quit-during-coronavirus-pandemic-n1201796 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article…
New York attorney general investigating sexual harassment, discrimination claims at NBC News: report
An investigation into claims of sexual harassment and gender discrimination at NBC News is reportedly still ongoing after New York Attorney General Letitia James (D)…
Unemployment soars to 14.7 percent in April amid coronavirus fallout
The unemployment rate shot up to 14.7 percent in April, its highest level since the Great Depression, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. U.S….
Universal basic income improves well-being and encourages work, Finland's pilot study finds
Those paid the income did better on jobs and mental health than control group in two-year study Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/universal-basic-income-finland-trial-scotland-ubi-coronavirus-poll-a9504576.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Uber will lay off 3,700 full-time employees
Uber plans to lay off 3,700 full-time employees, it revealed in a filing with the Securities Exchange Commission today. That represents about 14 percent of…
Megan Rapinoe vows to keep fighting as US Women's equal pay claim thrown out of court
Rapinoe has been a leading voice in the fight against US Soccer, which suffered a big blow on Friday Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/womens_football/us-women-uswnt-equal-pay-megan-rapinoe-a9495556.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
US employment claims hit record 30 million as coronavirus layoffs continue
Millions of workers continue to seek aid as economy shrinks to historic levels Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-unemployment-jobless-claims-economy-trump-coronavirus-a9492246.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Poll: Large majority of Americans think it’s more important to stay home than return to work
A substantial majority of Americans say remaining at home to combat the coronavirus’ spread is more important than returning to work in a bid to…
Trump threatened to fire top CDC doctor for sounding pandemic alarm in February, reports say
Dr Messonier had warned it was not a question of if this will happen in this country anymore, but when this will happen Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-coronavirus-cdc-doctor-fire-nancy-messonnier-alex-azar-a9480371.html…
Google Built an Unemployment Application Portal for New York
Google worked with New York to create an Unemployment Application portal for New York. The hope is the Google-built site will better stand the torrent…
Delta Reportedly Tells Flight Attendants Not to Notify Colleagues If They Get Coronavirus
Delta Air Lines has sent instructions to over 25,000 flight attendants saying that in the event they are diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, they should…
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