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Will The $600 Extra Unemployment Be Extended?

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It Turns Out That Getting $600 A Week Doesn’t Make You Lazy

There are few things more American than apple pie, yellow school buses, and believing that people getting government assistance are lazy. But the age-old n

Federal Lawsuit Filed By Whole Foods Workers Who Wore Black Lives...

Since George Floyd was killed by police in late May, Black Lives Matter protests have continued to demand real change in dismantling racism across the nati

When Is The Next Stimulus Package Coming? Not Before Extra Unempl...

Today, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy admitted that the next COVID-19 stimulus bill probably won’t pass until August. While the news that Congress

There’s No Money In Working Anymore

When’s the last time you got a raise, and how much was it? For so many Americans, the answer is too long ago and not enough. Last year, the Brookings Ins

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Today, Workers Across The Nation Are Striking For Black Lives

If you can, consider walking off your job today. In over 25 cities, tens of thousands of workers across many industries — often workers we’ve begun cal

It’s Tax Day & We Need To Save The IRS — Here’s Why

It’s July 15th, and that means your tax returns are due by the end of the day. You’ve just clicked submit through the online tax tool of your choice, a

A List Of Rich & Famous People Who Got Small Business Loans From ...

When Congress passed the CARES Act back in March, it granted $669 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan intended to help small businesse

This Is What Happens When “Diverse” Companies Are Run...

With Black Lives Matter protests ongoing across the country, many workplaces have been renewing their commitment to diversity and inclusion — and saying

Why Keeping Politics Outside Of Work Is Outdated

Most career experts would advise against talking about politics at work. The thinking is that, at best, you risk being labeled “unprofessional,” and, a

One-Third Of Jobs Lost During Coronavirus May Never Come Back

Since non-essential businesses closed due to COVID-19 and unemployment claims skyrocketed (more than 40 million people have filed since mid-March), we’ve

Coronavirus Is Already Impacting The Hiring Gap For Millennial Women

Over 40 million people have filed for unemployment since mid-March. Though claims filed in the week ending on May 16 were the lowest since March 14, they w

No Stimulus Check Yet? You Might Get A Prepaid Debit Card Instead

Since mid-April, when the first stimulus checks guaranteed by the CARES Act were sent out, roughly 140 million Americans have received their stimulus payme

“A Lot Of Responses Seem More Aggressive”: How To Peacefully Solv...

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Do You Have To Return To Work If You Feel Unsafe?

With many stay-at-home orders ending in May, states are slowly reopening non-essential businesses like gyms, hair salons, and even bars and restaurants. Bu

These Are The Industries With The Most Open Jobs Right Now

With the latest unemployment numbers out today, there are 36.5 million Americans who may be in search of a job right now. Though some experts are hopeful t

Could The HEROES Act Lead To Additional Stimulus Checks?

The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27th. It was the third emergency bill addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, but the first to have a major provision

What You Need To Know About The May Day General Strike

You might know May Day as an ancient celebration marking the beginning of spring. But around the world today it’s more often known as International Worke

“My Claim Went Through, But I Was Found Ineligible”: ...

Unemployment offices have been under extreme strain for over a month now. Today, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that another 3.8 million people fil

Here’s How Women Across The Country Are Using Their Stimulu...

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Will We Have To Pay Back The Stimulus Check Money?

This week, the IRS began direct depositing stimulus checks, and some 80 million Americans should receive their checks today. Even if you haven’t received

Here’s How You Can Get Your Stimulus Check Faster

Many Americans will be receiving a $1,200 check as part of the first coronavirus relief bill passed by the federal government. While the bill was passed tw

Why Women Are Being Disproportionately Impacted By Coronavirus Jo...

When it comes to coronavirus job losses, significantly more women are finding themselves recently unemployed than men. The Bureau of Labor Statistics repor

It’s A Hard Time To Be Job Hunting, But Here’s How Yo...

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor released data showing that over 6.6 million people filed for unemployment insurance in the week ending on March 28. Tha

What Does The Future Hold For Jobs In Fashion?

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak became a global pandemic, we’ve seen fashion companies and retailers laying off employees, furloughing others, and cl

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