A universal basic income could restore a sense of safety that the pandemic has destroyed.
Economy & Labor
Economic recovery is slowing as COVID-19 cases surge and Congress remains deadlocked on pandemic relief.
The new rule is an example of the kind of damage Trump could attempt to inflict on his way out of office.
With COVID-19 numbers hitting new records almost daily, the future is anything but certain when it comes to employment.
In passing Amendment 2, Florida joins seven other states with a $15 per hour minimum wage.
Proposition 22 overturns a California state law that required gig workers to be treated as employees with benefits.
The increase will be gradual, reaching $15 per hour by the year 2026.
Some of the people who need financial assistance the most during the pandemic never received their checks.
The CARES Act helped keep millions afloat, but no further relief will even be discussed until after the election.
The failure to approve additional pandemic relief prior to next week’s election could delay an aid package for months.