by dankeelan | Oct 10, 2023 | Benefits, Jobs
Pandemic-era childcare subsidies expired on Sept. 30, affecting over 200,000 nationwide childcare providers that depend on those funds to pay their workers. Without the support, over 70,000 centers are at risk of closure, forcing the parents of...
by dankeelan | Sep 5, 2023 | Benefits
Employee benefits can be a big draw for job seekers looking for companies that will care for their employees well beyond their paychecks. Whether it’s a good employer match on your 401(k) contributions, employer-covered health care or unlimited paid time off,...
by dankeelan | Jul 11, 2023 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers
As a young Massachusetts state senator, I was active in the welfare reform debates in the mid-1990s. Our hope was to make sure that public benefits got to the people who needed help the most, which meant we spent a lot of time talking about preventing waste, fraud and...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2023 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers
According to the Pew Research Center, 16% of American adults and 30% of younger workers say they’ve earned money through online gig platforms. Companies like Uber and TaskRabbit often offer workers supplemental income and a flexible schedule, but usually without...
by dankeelan | Jun 6, 2023 | Benefits, Featured, Tips
Gig work is a fitting choice for those seeking to be their own boss, but with this flexibility comes a lack of security that, if things go wrong, can leave these workers floundering. Planning out ways to protect themselves and their clients saves both parties from a...
by dankeelan | Apr 18, 2023 | Benefits, Disabilities
A researcher estimates that over 1 million Americans with disabilities aren’t getting the benefits they may need. Zachary Morris, an assistant professor at the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare, wanted to look at how well a couple of big Social...
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