American workers, and bosses, can’t find the turn off switch
Heath Korvola | The Image Bank | Getty Images Earlier this year, at least for a moment, it seemed like American office workers might be poised to earn a right …
Legislation
More states poised to offer Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Lev Radin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their …
Senate sends package bolstering nuclear power sector to Biden’s desk
The Senate on Tuesday passed a package aimed at bolstering the nation’s nuclear power sector, sending it to President Biden’s desk. The vote was 88-2. Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie …
$1 billion in EV tax credits issued upfront to buyers, say Treasury, IRS
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images The federal government has issued more than $1 billion in tax credits as an upfront cash incentive to buyers of electric vehicles, the …
Americans worry changes to retirement system will upend their plans
Viewstock | View Stock | Getty Images Last year, Americans’ confidence that they would have enough money to live comfortably in retirement fell the most since the global financial crisis. …
Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates may arrive soon
Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty Images Rebates tied to home energy efficiency and created by the Inflation Reduction Act may start flowing to many consumers within months. The federal …
AI and automation justify shorter work week, Democrats argue
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Democrats cited advances in artificial intelligence and automation Thursday as they argued for a new bill that would mandate a 32-hour federal workweek. “Despite massive …
House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban; fight shifts to Senate
The House approved a bill Wednesday that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S. The …
Policy changes look to reduce 401(k) plan ‘leakage’
Sturti | E+ | Getty Images Leaks aren’t just a problem for pipes. Billions of dollars a year drip from the U.S. retirement system when investors cash out their 401(k) …
Improving earned income tax credit is a ‘no brainer’
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., at the UK Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace in London, UK, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Chris Ratcliffe …