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Trump aims to cut benefits for those without legal status. Most already don't qualify

11:11am February 20, 2025

A new executive order aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting people in the U.S. without legal status and targets federal funding for cities and states that support sanctuary policies.

Willis McGahee, No. 26 of the Cleveland Browns, is tended to on the field in the fourth quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., on Dec. 8, 2013,

Former NFL players speak out against the league's handling of disability benefits

5:00am September 06, 2023

by Ajani Daniel

While the lawsuit lists 10 players, attorneys representing the former players say the lawsuit represents thousands who have filed for benefits before them.

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

12:42pm September 14, 2021

by Associated Press

North Carolina's unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advoc

Gov. Cooper Calls For Increased Unemployment Benefits In New Budget

3:48pm August 27, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

The proposal is part of Governor Roy Cooper's new “Support For A Determined North Carolina” budget,

$600 Unemployment Benefit Ending This Week

6:00am July 20, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

The additional $600 that people on unemployment have been receiving is about to run out. And it's ending a week earlier than many expected.

Economy

Carolina Curious: Why The Slow Response To Unemployment Benefit Claims?

6:00am May 29, 2020

by David Ford

The past few months have seen a drastic rise in the numbers of unemployment claims in North Carolina, and the agency that deals with processing them is overwhelmed. Endless phone waits and online confusion is leaving thousands in desperate need of financial relief right now.

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Carolina Curious: (Your) Unemployment Benefits Questions Answered

2:56pm April 08, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

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Multiple groups are trying to delay — and ultimately block — the Trump administration's public charge rule. The new rule makes it more difficult for immigrants to get green cards if it seems they might need public assistance.

Advocates Try To Help Migrants Navigate Trump's Public Charge Rule

5:00am October 11, 2019

by Pam Fessler

Advocacy groups are trying to help immigrants navigate the Trump administration's rule change that says legal immigrants will be less likely to be able to stay in the U.S. if they use public benefits.

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JPMorgan Chase will pay $5 million to hundreds, possibly thousands, of men who filed for primary caregiver leave and were denied in the last seven years.

National

A Dad Wins Fight To Increase Parental Leave For Men At JPMorgan Chase

4:59pm May 30, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

Derek Rotondo filed a class-action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. On Thursday, the bank announced it settled the case.

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When Kelly O'Brien went to work at Fidelity Investments a year and a half ago, she was excited to learn the company would contribute to her student loan payments.

A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans

11:56am February 25, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.

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