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Homebase Shines a Light on Regional Unemployment Trends

Homebase

In reality, the economy gained 2.5 First, some clarification about our data might be helpful: This dataset is based on Homebase data for over 60,000 main street businesses and 1 million hourly employees active in the US in January 2020. Employees working” is based on the distinct number of hourly workers with at least one clock-in.

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Life Lessons learned in my 20’s

Thrive Global

What I quickly learned is that business degrees are based on a lot of math. I made the decision to go to a career counselor, take a personality test, and align my strengths with majors offered at VT. To escape our reality. I do not specialize in science and math is my enemy. I just know why I’m doing it now. Real painful.

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Is the Definition of Independent Contractor Changing?

Zenefits

In an April 30 decision, described by some as a “ seismic change ,” the Supreme court determined that workers are employees or independent contractors based on the wage orders adopted by California’s Industrial Welfare Commission. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) What Changes Have Been Made to the Definition of a Contractor? Beyond Sen.