Labor and Employment
More on Localizing Coronavirus Scams
With millions of Americans out of work and anxieties running high, the National Consumers League warns
Read MoreCovering Local Hiring Trends
The U.S. economy lost over 20 million jobs in April, reports the Labor Department. While millions
Read MoreLocalizing State Unemployment Benefit Claims
The CARES Act extends unemployment benefits to self-employed workers for the first time, but many states
Read MoreLocalizing Nicotine-Free Hiring and Employee Wellness Policies
U-Haul International ended 2019 with an announcement that it would stop hiring nicotine users in 21
Read MoreLocalizing the Fight Over Gig Economy Legislation
Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) went into effect in California on January 1 amid much controversy. The
Read MoreBeyond the Nine-to-Five: A Few Labor Stories to Try
Whether it’s tying up your whole identity in work or striving for a greater work-life balance,
Read MoreLocalizing Employment Policy Issues
While on the campaign trail this fall, Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren shared a story about
Read MoreRoth IRAs Expected to Get a Big Boost in 2020
Setting Up Every Community for Retirement Enhancement, or the Secure Act, offers tax advantages for small
Read MoreWill the Secure Act Help Americans Save Enough for Retirement?
Late last year, The U.S. Senate handed Americans an early Christmas gift on December 19 by
Read MoreTwo story ideas for covering unemployment
The unemployment rate is one of the major indicators of a country’s healthy economy. There is
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