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Just days before the expiration of the $600 per week Unemployment Insurance (UI) plus up, the Senate Finance Committee released the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act, which is the economic assistance portion of the larger GOP bill, the Heath, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act.
Congress is currently considering proposals to renew federal unemployment assistance.
Despite recent signs of growth, more than 17 million Americans remain unemployed, and how to compensate them has become a contentious political issue.
The president’s immigration policies are bad for business.
Our CEO Tom Donohue's latest New York Times' op-ed details our recent joint lawsuit challenging new federal immigration restrictions.
The state of Virginia has become the first in the nation to impose COVID-19 workplace safety mandates and penalties. Yet despite Virginia’s attempt to be precise and comprehensive, questions remain.
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The National Labor Relations Board today reversed an Obama-era Board's policy that protected profanity and abusive conduct.
Several labor and allied groups reportedly are planning protests around the country today to call for unionizing employers.
Since the passage of the CARES Act, the narrative surrounding the economic stimulus package has been centered on the essential support provided to businesses and unemployed individuals. One of the lesser known provisions in the CARES Act includes relief for nonprofit organizations. Last week, congress passed legislation ensuring that nonprofits can enjoy this benefit without having to cut through bureaucratic red tape.
