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Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs

Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
October 02, 2020  |  Economy

The inability of lawmakers and the White House to pass a new stimulus relief package has fueled layoffs as companies say they can’t afford payroll,...

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ADP, Paychex Employment Reports Show Some Recovery For SMBs
ADP, Paychex Employment Reports Show Some Recovery For SMBs
September 30, 2020  |  Economy

Two new reports show that the U.S. job market continued to slowly recover in September, although small businesses reported only small gains. Get the Full...

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Another 870,000 Americans File Jobless Claims
Another 870,000 Americans File Jobless Claims
September 24, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Sept. 24) that the number of Americans who filed for jobless claims in the week ended...

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Amazon Seeks 100K Workers For Operations Roles
Amazon Seeks 100K Workers For Operations Roles
September 14, 2020  |  Retail

As it plans to bring 100 new operations facilities online in September, Amazon announced on Monday (Sept. 14) that it is hiring for 100,000 new...

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US Jobless Claims Hold Steady At 884K
US Jobless Claims Hold Steady At 884K
September 10, 2020  |  Economy

First-time jobless claims held steady last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Sept. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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US Retailers Added 249,000 Jobs In August
US Retailers Added 249,000 Jobs In August
September 07, 2020  |  Economy

Last Friday’s (Sept. 4) jobs report brought good news to the nation’s retail sector as it added nearly one quarter of a million jobs in...

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The Pandemic And The Side-Hustle Renaissance
The Pandemic And The Side-Hustle Renaissance
September 07, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Labor Day 2020 has an unfortunate cloud hanging over it: a high U.S. unemployment rate, even as the nation engages in its annual celebration of...

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US Weekly Jobless Claims Drop To 881,000, Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic
US Weekly Jobless Claims Drop To 881,000, Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic
September 03, 2020  |  Economy

The number of Americans who filed for jobless claims fell to its the lowest number since the pandemic began in March, better than analysts’ expectations,...

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