Business
State Legislation Classifies Rideshare, Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors
Bills could also prevent drivers from accessing unemployment or workers compensation.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Largest Flea Market in Riverwest
Plus, the second weekend of Summerfest, a birthday party for Dead Bird Brewing, a 5k for charity, a kite festival and SistaStrings at Anodyne.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
6 Ways to Measure State of Workers
The data shows some surprising improvements in Wisconsin employment picture.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Will Pandemic Benefits’ End Ease Worker Shortage?
Research iffy on whether extended unemployment benefits created disincentive to work.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Nusaiba Mizan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
TEMPO To Host Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix
World champion sprinter will speak at Nov. 12 event.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Work Won’t Be The Same After the Pandemic
UW researchers examine the state of work in Wisconsin with annual report.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Businesses Offering Worker Incentives
Uline offers new workers year-end bonus of $8,000. Others offer increased pay, flexible work conditions.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic
State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Do The Beerline Shuffle
Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Janitors Union Gains $15 Minimum Wage
New wage floor as of 2022. Union also secured wider-ranging labor power in the cleaning industry.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Investors Sue New Glarus Brewing
Accuse CEO of profitable company of withholding their share of the money.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Colectivo Workers Win Union Election
After a tie in March, final ballots tip election in union's favor. But negotiations could be tough.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
