Category: benefits

Google displays unemployment benefit details based on your state

Post author By Randall
Post date April 16, 2020
Categories In benefits, coronavirus, covid-19, gear, Google, google search, googlesearch, News, search, Tech, unemployment

[ad_1] As is the case in many countries, unemployment in the United States is skyrocketing as the COVID-19 pandemic forces millions out of work. Several means are available to help those in need, such as federal stimulus checks, but the measures vary by state. Google has rolled out an update to Search to help you […]

Instacart workers will strike over lack of COVID-19 protections

Post author By Randall
Post date March 27, 2020
Categories In benefits, business, coronavirus, covid-19, demands, employees, gig economy, gig workers, gig workers collective, instacart, medicine, protection, services, strike, Tech, thebuyersguide

[ad_1] Among their demands, Instacart Shoppers are requesting protective supplies like hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. They’re also asking for hazard pay — an additional $5 per order — and an extension of pay for workers impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to qualify for those benefits was originally April 8th, but the company has pushed […]

Amazon-owned Whole Foods cuts medical benefits for part-time workers

Post author By Randall
Post date September 13, 2019
Categories In Amazon, benefits, business, employment, Food, food and drink, food-and-drink, foodanddrink, gear, groceries, shopping, Tech, whole foods, work

[ad_1] When asked for comment, Whole Foods didn’t address a question as to whether or not Amazon played a role in the decision. While Amazon owns Whole Foods and has made a point of integrating the two, it’s not necessarily involved in the cuts. Whatever the involvement, the benefits reduction isn’t a great look for […]