Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Ford cutting 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, report says
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Suburban restaurant owner allegedly took $170K in PPP loans after laying off staff
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
Biden says he would shut down economy if scientists recommended it
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
'Lights, camera, action'; Movie theaters begin reopening in Illinois with new safety measures
It has been a while since many have been able to enjoy a movie inside a theatre, however, on Thursday some AMC theaters reopened across the U.S. including here in Illinois, and anyone who decided to go celebrated like it was the roaring twenties.
It has been a while since many have been able to enjoy a movie inside a theatre, however, on Thursday some AMC theaters reopened across the U.S. including here in Illinois, and anyone who decided to go celebrated like it was the roaring twenties.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.