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Information Sector Loses 4,000 Jobs While Overall Employment Grows
Information Sector Loses 4,000 Jobs While Overall Employment Grows
May 01, 2024  |  Economy

Nine out of 10 industry sectors monitored by ADP posted job gains in April. The sole exception was the information sector, which lost 4,000 jobs...

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U.S. Labor Costs Grow as Workers’ Wages Climb
U.S. Labor Costs Grow as Workers’ Wages Climb
April 30, 2024  |  Economy

American labor costs rose more than anticipated last quarter, new government data shows. The Employment Cost Index (ECI), a measure of wages and benefits, climbed 1.2%...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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Congress Advances Earned Wage Access Bill as Popularity Grows
Congress Advances Earned Wage Access Bill as Popularity Grows
April 18, 2024  |  Personal Finance

When is a loan not a loan? That is, in one sense, the question at the heart of proposed new federal legislation around earned wage access (EWA)...

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Wagestream Raises $21.8 Million to Expand Financial Well-Being App
Wagestream Raises $21.8 Million to Expand Financial Well-Being App
April 18, 2024  |  Investments

Wagestream, a financial well-being app focused on frontline workers, has raised 17.5 million pounds (about $21.8 million) in a funding round. That total includes an...

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Marqeta and Rain Team to Offer Earned Wage Access Debit Cards
Marqeta and Rain Team to Offer Earned Wage Access Debit Cards
April 18, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Marqeta is expanding its earned wage access program with assistance from financial wellness provider Rain. The card-issuing platform announced its collaboration with Rain Thursday (April 18), with...

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Wages are increasing.  The unemployment rate’s lower.  The U.S. economy added more jobs in March than had been expected. And yet, it all may not...

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ADP: Job Switchers See 10% Jump in Wages
ADP: Job Switchers See 10% Jump in Wages
April 03, 2024  |  Economy

ADP’s latest employment report shows a jump in raises for people switching jobs. While year-over-year pay increases last month for people who stayed at their...

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Digital Nomad Visas Surge Alongside Demand for Faster Cross-Border Payments
Digital Nomad Visas Surge Alongside Demand for Faster Cross-Border Payments
March 26, 2024  |  International

Digital nomads, a new breed of professionals, have emerged in recent years, reshaping the traditional employment landscape. These individuals have embraced a lifestyle that combines...

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