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Biden Rule Would Turn More Gig Workers Into Full Employees
Biden Rule Would Turn More Gig Workers Into Full Employees
January 08, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The White House is reportedly preparing new guidelines that provide additional protections to gig workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Drop by 18,000
Initial Claims for Unemployment Drop by 18,000
January 04, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped to 202,000 during the week ended Saturday (Dec. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Economists Expected 
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Economists Expected 
December 21, 2023  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 2,000 during the week ended Dec. 16.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Unemployment Claims Remain Low as Wage Growth Slides
Unemployment Claims Remain Low as Wage Growth Slides
October 05, 2023  |  Economy

Initial jobless claims remained low last week, according to new Labor Department data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Jobless Claims in US Hit Lowest Level Since January
Jobless Claims in US Hit Lowest Level Since January
September 21, 2023  |  Economy

Initial claims for unemployment insurance in the United States fell by 20,000, down to 201,000, during the week ended Saturday (Sept. 16). Get the Full...

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Report: Hourly Wages Outpace Inflation for 1st Time Since 2021
Report: Hourly Wages Outpace Inflation for 1st Time Since 2021
July 17, 2023  |  Economy

For the first time since 2021, consumers’ wages are exceeding inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Main Street Businesses Could See Relief After June Wholesale Inflation Slows
Main Street Businesses Could See Relief After June Wholesale Inflation Slows
July 13, 2023  |  SMBs

For businesses of all stripes — but particularly smaller Main Street firms — margins are in focus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
June 29, 2023  |  Economy

After three weeks of increases, America’s unemployment numbers are trending down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Unemployment Claims Remain at Highest Level in 20 Months
Unemployment Claims Remain at Highest Level in 20 Months
June 22, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. unemployment claims were flat last week, remaining at the highest level in 20 months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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