Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers
The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but Macy's said that it is transitioning to an “absolute minimum workforce” needed to maintain basic operations.
The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but Macy's said that it is transitioning to an “absolute minimum workforce” needed to maintain basic operations.
Coronavirus presents challenging times for gig workers
Lenny Sanchez, co-founder of Gig Workers Matter, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the unique challenges gig workers face in the economy wrecked by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lenny Sanchez, co-founder of Gig Workers Matter, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the unique challenges gig workers face in the economy wrecked by the COVID-19 outbreak.
US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
How to file for unemployment as coronavirus job losses mount
The programs vary by state, so the application process will depend on where you work.
The programs vary by state, so the application process will depend on where you work.
CVS hiring 50K, offering bonuses and benefits during coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring thousands of new workers and offering bonuses and new benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic
CVS Health is hiring thousands of new workers and offering bonuses and new benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Costco stores aren’t accepting returns on water, rice, other high-demand items amid COVID-19
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Walmart to hire 150,000 workers, give $550 million in cash bonuses amid coronavirus outbreak
The hiring begins now through the end of May.
The hiring begins now through the end of May.
Chase, BMO Harris close dozens of Chicago-area bank branches in response to COVID-19
Dozens of Chicago-area bank branches are temporarily closing, and others are reducing hours, in response to the spread of coronavirus.
Dozens of Chicago-area bank branches are temporarily closing, and others are reducing hours, in response to the spread of coronavirus.
Grocery stores hiring thousands of workers during coronavirus pandemic
If you are one of the many who have just lost your job, pay attention to this story -- and you may not need specialized skills to be hired.
If you are one of the many who have just lost your job, pay attention to this story -- and you may not need specialized skills to be hired.
Burger King responds to coronavirus pandemic by offering free kids meals
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Burger King will start offering free kids meals at their US restaurants.
Jewel, Meijer, others hiring thousands amid coronavirus outbreak
Jewel-Osco is looking to fill immediate openings at cashier, the stockroom and the deli, offering employment for "as long as you need."
Jewel-Osco is looking to fill immediate openings at cashier, the stockroom and the deli, offering employment for "as long as you need."
Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bath and Body Works temporarily closes all stores, will continue to pay employees
Bath and Body Works is closing all of its stores nationwide due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Bath and Body Works is closing all of its stores nationwide due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.
How coronavirus is affecting the job market
Jessica Schaeffer, senior director at The Lasalle Network, joins Good Day Chicago to provide her analysis on the job market which is also taking a hit from COVID-19 outbreak.
Jessica Schaeffer, senior director at The Lasalle Network, joins Good Day Chicago to provide her analysis on the job market which is also taking a hit from COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago officials crack down on bars, restaurants that sell alcohol due to coronavirus
Officials in Chicago have announced new restrictions for bars, and restaurants that sell alcohol, in hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the city and suburbs.
Officials in Chicago have announced new restrictions for bars, and restaurants that sell alcohol, in hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the city and suburbs.
Taco Bell prepares to go 'drive-thru and delivery only' amid coronavirus outbreak
"As regions of the U.S. begin to mandate public closures and self-quarantine, we are equipping our restaurants to serve our guests via drive-thru and delivery only where necessary," the CEO of the Tex-Mex chain said.
"As regions of the U.S. begin to mandate public closures and self-quarantine, we are equipping our restaurants to serve our guests via drive-thru and delivery only where necessary," the CEO of the Tex-Mex chain said.
Nike to temporarily close United States retail stores starting Monday
Nike announced Sunday that it would be closing its retail stores starting Monday for two weeks in an effort to combat COVID-19.
Nike announced Sunday that it would be closing its retail stores starting Monday for two weeks in an effort to combat COVID-19.