The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday said it would soon propose a rule that could make it easier to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees, a major issue for the “gig economy” and other industries that use contractors to contain costs.

 Most Americans view the nation’s economic situation as bleak, but a rising percentage also see signs of stability six weeks before Election Day — if not reasons for optimism.

Nearly three-quarters of hotels will have to lay off more employees than they already have during the coronavirus pandemic if they don't receive additional government funding, according to a new survey.

“Their reasons vary: Some are starting families, others are caring for aging parents, while others found that buying a home was decidedly cheaper than renting.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry said there is going to be a delay in payments for new applicants to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program after it detected potential fraud.

There are many reasons to file a homeowner insurance claim, including burglary, an injury to someone on your property, damage from a fire or storm, damage to your property from a motor vehicle and water damage considered “sudden and accidental.”

“The pandemic was unexpected, working from home was unexpected, but nonetheless many companies realized that workers can be just as productive working from home,

Still, the pandemic showed that even small shops can’t afford to ignore online retail, said Diana Smith, associate director at market research firm Mintel.

Democrats controlling the House unveiled a government-wide temporary funding bill on Monday that would keep federal agencies fully up and running into Decembe

This has been a challenging year for everyone, but food banks around the country have been especially hard hit, from supply chain disruptions to distribution logistics. 

Americans’ household wealth rebounded last quarter to a record high as the stock market quickly recovered from a pandemic-induced plunge in March. Ye

Grocery stores are seeing a sharp increase in the demand for online grocery shopping and delivery.

Restaurants may increase their dining capacity from the current 25% restriction to 50% if they certify online that they are adhering to all COVID-19 preventative measures.

They will assist customers with voice, data and cloud services, including internet, hosting, security, backup and disaster recovery.

Justin Dominick Donofrio will manage the organization’s programs and initiatives on child abuse prevention and education.