By Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica and Elliott Ramos / WBEZ ChicagoJan 20, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's newly signed legislation seeks to break the link between income level and access to mobility and valid identification. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
JOSH BOAK and BANI SAPNA / The Associated PressNov 1, 2019
The sturdy labor market remains a vital source of strength for the economy and makes the Federal Reserve less likely to cut interest rates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Louise Rubacky / TruthdigJan 25, 2019
A chronicle of the rise of temporary work, from World War II to the present, shows how corporations maximize profit by dumping employees from payrolls. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated PressJan 13, 2019
The federal court action in California prevents employers from opting out of providing no-cost contraceptives as a lawsuit moves forward. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Peter Gosselin / ProPublicaJan 3, 2019
A new data analysis shows more than half of U.S. workers over 50 are pushed out of longtime jobs before they choose to retire. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )
Barbara Koeppel / TruthdigNov 1, 2018
A 1,500-mile interviewing trek through America's heartland reveals that Democrats and Republicans remain polarized ahead of the midterms. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
By Jennifer Gollan / RevealSep 8, 2018
A California court ruling makes it harder for companies to classify employees as independent contractors. Gig economy companies are pushing back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Julian Vigo / TruthdigSep 7, 2018
The gig economy is being driven by those who seek to cut costs; this begins and ends with their ability to wiggle out of being considered “employers” in any sense. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Ilana Novick / TruthdigJul 19, 2018
Its supervisors praise the initiative, citing increased productivity and a happier staff. The firm’s board may make the change permanent. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Emily Wells / TruthdigApr 24, 2018
The plan would promise a job paying at least $15 an hour and health care benefits for every American worker. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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