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US Chamber of Commerce Joins Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Rule

US Chamber of Commerce Joins Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Rule
US Chamber of Commerce Joins Lawsuit Against Independent Contractor Rule
March 05, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has joined a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new independent contractor rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
February 22, 2024  |  Economy

New Department of Labor data shows a drop in initial applications for unemployment in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
January 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Wage hikes and new regulations impacting the ways in which gig workers are classified may shake up online platforms, pinching profits and spurring consolidation. Get...

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Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
January 11, 2024  |  Economy

The end of inflation? The end of the pinch to paycheck-to-paycheck wallets? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber: White House Gig Worker Rule Won’t Impact Us
Uber: White House Gig Worker Rule Won’t Impact Us
January 09, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says a proposed Biden administration rule change for gig workers will not affect its operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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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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