Americans have patiently waited for a decision on whether to expect a second stimulus check. And wait they will. It seems a second check isn’t part of the plan. But first, let’s take a look at the pending government shutdown that’s looming. A plan is currently in the works to prevent a shutdown at the…
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For the first time (in a while now) unemployment claims fell under one million – a clear indicator of more job hiring (and re-hiring) taking place. States have reported that 881,000 U.S. workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Aug. 29. This comes after the first full month of the $600 per
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As both Republicans and Democrats wrangle over the amount of a second COVID-19 related stimulus bill, Americans patiently wait. And wait. And wait. Currently, the Republicans are considering a new $500 billion stimulus bill while Democrats have remained firm on a $2.2 trillion for the next stimulus. So, why would Republicans introduce a smaller stimulus
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As the job job market slowly recovers, we see more jobs created. However, finding the right candidate is always the toughest part. So, this begs the question, are your job posting good enough? Are they helping to sell the role and offer clear, accurate information about the position? Well, just to be safe we’ve collected
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Typically known for its mountainous landscapes and vast swaths of protected wilderness, Idaho, now has the added distinction of being a Fingercheck payroll state! Yes, the gem state is the latest to adopt our all-in-one HR platform, which includes payroll. So, if you’re a business owner looking to use a single, easy-to-use platform for your payroll
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The enhanced unemployment insurance which expired last month, was a major lifeline for many households over the past few months. It helped many keep up with payments as the coronavirus led to layoffs nation-wide. However, the extra $600 boost of unemployment benefits lagged behind for many unemployed workers for months. This was largely due to
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Republicans are trying to piece together a stimulus draft proposal for when lawmakers return from their recess next month. In a much more scaled-down version of the original stimulus package, we see that a second stimulus check is missing. In addition to no direct payments, this latest version also has reduced unemployment benefits of $300
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At the height of the coronavirus, home delivery grocery slots became the holy grail of online quests. In fact, it still is! Home delivery services have been big business for supermarkets and big-box stores like Walmart and Costco. This is also true overseas. Last year the UK’s online-only supermarket delivery service Ocado, reported a $56m
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It shouldn’t come to a surprise that U.S. consumers are cutting back on expenses and limiting purchases amid the pandemic. That said, the economy and certain small businesses have benefitted from increased spending in certain retail areas (thanks in part, to the federal stimulus checks). But we take a closer look at how COVID-19 has
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After canceling its August recess, in the hopes to strike a deal on the next coronavirus relief package, house leaders postpone the vote until September. This comes after negotiations between Democratic leaders and the White House hit a wall. This leaves no immediate relief to out of work Americans. Talks remained deadlocked even after President
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