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More than 7 million people lose unemployment benefits on Labor Day

More than 7 million unemployed people will lose their jobless benefits on Monday after federal programs expire, according to the Washington Post.

Four-day workweek gains traction despite pushback

Mark Takano introduced a bill that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours

Pandemic unemployment benefits set to end, shaking up labor market

As Labor Day weekend comes to a close, so too will expanded unemployment benefits for millions of people across the country.

Lyft and Uber to supplement legal fees for drivers sued over Texas abortion law

Rideshare companies Lyft and Uber issued separate statements announcing they will supplement legal fees for any drivers transporting women to abortion clinics who are sued under the recently passed Texas abortion law.

Weak Jobs Report Could Cool Fed’s Tapering Plans

Friday’s lackluster non-farm payrolls report, which showed American employers adding far fewer jobs in August than expected, is likely to cool enthusiasm among Federal Reserve policymakers for a quick roll-back of stimulus, some experts believe.

Chip shortage forces General Motors to idle North American plants

General Motors will temporarily shut down eight of its 15 North American assembly plants for a week starting Monday because of a worsening global microchip shortage, according to ABC News.

US Labor Agency Probes Two Complaints From Apple Workers

A U.S. national labor agency is investigating two charges against tech giant Apple Inc. filed by employees, records on its website show.

Podcasting app Callin raises $12 million in Series A funding

Callin, a San Francisco-based social podcasting app, raised $12 million in Series A funding co-led by Sequoia Capital, Goldcrest Capital and Craft Ventures (which incubated the company).

Jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low as extra payments set to expire

340K Americans filed for first-time jobless benefits in the week ended Aug. 28.

Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

Amazon is going on another hiring spree.

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