Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
New rule could require servers to share their tips with co-workers, US Department of Labor says
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Reading Terminal Market still has the magic despite pandemic distruptions
The Reading Terminal Market has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than 100 years. While times are tough, the iconic market is still a go-to for many people during the pandemic.
The Reading Terminal Market has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than 100 years. While times are tough, the iconic market is still a go-to for many people during the pandemic.
Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige says she has lost right to Instagram, social media accounts
Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has announced a lawsuit between herself and the company she had been under contract with for years, JLM Couture, is causing her to give up her Instagram, Tik Tok and Pinterest accounts after a lengthy legal battle.
Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has announced a lawsuit between herself and the company she had been under contract with for years, JLM Couture, is causing her to give up her Instagram, Tik Tok and Pinterest accounts after a lengthy legal battle.
House, Senate vote to OK $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Second round of stimulus checks on the way
The second round of stimulus checks is expected to put $600 bucks in your pocket, as well as subsidies for small businesses and schools. The money could arrive in your bank account as early as next week.
The second round of stimulus checks is expected to put $600 bucks in your pocket, as well as subsidies for small businesses and schools. The money could arrive in your bank account as early as next week.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Hoping to stay afloat, local restaurants want to cook the holiday meal
Local restaurants looking to survive, want to cook that holiday meal and they have deals to sweeten the option.
Local restaurants looking to survive, want to cook that holiday meal and they have deals to sweeten the option.
Still need to ship those holidays packages? Cutting it this close comes with a price
Time is running out to get those packages shipped for the holiday. And, the price is high for last minute shippers.
Time is running out to get those packages shipped for the holiday. And, the price is high for last minute shippers.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Congress nears deal on almost $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
24 percent of workers to be remote in 2021
Dan Roccato joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss remote work.
Dan Roccato joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss remote work.
Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands
The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.
The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Can't find PS5 or XBox Series X? Bucknell students have a solution
Hank's Take: Bucknell University students come up with a tool that searches for hard-to-get products.
Hank's Take: Bucknell University students come up with a tool that searches for hard-to-get products.