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NY Federal Judge Orders Unemployment Payouts For Uber, Lyft Drivers
NY Federal Judge Orders Unemployment Payouts For Uber, Lyft Drivers
July 28, 2020  |  Ridesharing

New Yorkers may soon see a lot of smiles on the faces of Uber and Lyft drivers following a judge’s ruling on Tuesday (July 28)...

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Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims
Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims
May 29, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Unemployed Michigan residents ought to be wary of a scam in which fraudsters are using stolen personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, according to...

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USDA’s SNAP Benefits Can Used In 25 States, DC To Buy Groceries From Amazon
USDA’s SNAP Benefits Can Used In 25 States, DC To Buy Groceries From Amazon
May 29, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon customers can now use Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in more states, according to a statement from the eCommerce giant. As of this...

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Data Breaches Impact Unemployment Benefit Applicants In Four States
Data Breaches Impact Unemployment Benefit Applicants In Four States
May 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Unemployed workers in at least four states who are coping with layoffs from the impact of the coronavirus now have another worry, NBC News reported....

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Unemployment Filings Top 3.1M Across US
Unemployment Filings Top 3.1M Across US
May 07, 2020  |  Economy

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the U.S. economy, another 3.169 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 2. Total...

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PPP Loan Program’s Flaw: It Pays To Be Jobless
PPP Loan Program’s Flaw: It Pays To Be Jobless
May 05, 2020  |  SMBs

The $2.2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress last month brought good news for the unemployed workers and small businesses. For anyone collecting unemployment insurance,...

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States Show Mixed Results Getting Extra $600-A-Week COVID Jobless Benefits Out
States Show Mixed Results Getting Extra $600-A-Week COVID Jobless Benefits Out
April 28, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The $600 a week in extra COVID-19 unemployment benefits that many laid-off U.S. workers have been expecting are showing up unevenly. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont...

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Headwinds For Economy’s Reopening – If SMBs Can’t Rehire Workers
Headwinds For Economy’s Reopening – If SMBs Can’t Rehire Workers
April 23, 2020  |  SMBs

The cascade of Americans seeking unemployment benefits continues. In the latest tally from the U.S. Labor Department (released on Thursday, April 23), 4.4 million more...

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Bar Owner Supports Staff By Removing $3K In Dollar Bills From The Walls
Bar Owner Supports Staff By Removing $3K In Dollar Bills From The Walls
April 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

After officials had implemented stay-at-home mandates and restricted restaurants to eateries providing just takeout and delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The Sand Bar in the...

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