May 22, 2024

Accommodations for long COVID

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Long COVID can take people out of the workforce. Accommodations for the condition could work just like other disability needs.

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Like the Fed, corporations also eagerly await economic data

by Justin Ho

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This year, bigger-than-expected inflation reports are playing a role in determining when companies decide to borrow money by issuing bonds.

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This pilot-in-training hopes his new career will come with added financial stability for him and his family.

by Sofia Terenzio

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Buy Now, Pay Later platforms will soon be more regulated

by Savannah Maher

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules today requiring companies like Afterpay and Klarna to investigate when customers dispute a charge, and issue refunds for returned products. They'll also have to provide periodic billing statements.

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Employers can offer a new benefit: Matching student loan payments with 401(k) contributions

by Daniel Ackerman

May 22, 2024

A study finds participants are likely to be better off than without the benefit.

Student debt prevents workers from paying into their 401(k) plans, which means giving up company matching contributions, said Abbott's Diego Martinez.

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Long COVID can make work challenging. Accommodations can make a difference.

by Samantha Fields

May 22, 2024

In more than half of cases, workplace accommodations don’t cost an employer anything, according to one survey.

For many, long COVID is severe enough that it affects their ability to work. One study estimates about 700,000 people are likely missing from the labor force because of it.

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Music from the episode

"Air Pockets" Mocky

"Hanging Gardens" Classixx

"High Tide" Brothertiger

"All Of Your Love (feat. Kotomi)" Germany Germany, Kotomi

"The Bridge" Emancipator, Lapa, Frameworks, Tor

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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