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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. Filed Tuesday (March 5), the lawsuit focuses on the DOL’s new...

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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. Unemployment claims fell by 12,000 to 201,000 for...

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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. In...

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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? Hardly. And, per the latest Consumer Price Index data, released Thursday (Jan. 11) by...

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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. The Department of Labor’s proposal makes it tougher for companies to...

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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. The updated Department of Labor rule could be handed down...

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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). That total was 18,000 less than the...

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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.  There were 205,000 initial claims filed that week,...

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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. Government figures released Thursday (Oct. 5) showed initial claims inching up to 207,000 for the week...

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