Bill Seeks to Prevent Independent Contractor Misclassification
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and five co-sponsors have introduced a bill they said would prevent fraud in the hiring of independent contractors.
December 2, 2013Manufacturing Activity in Philadelphia Area Cools
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Region expanded at a slower pace in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Nov. 21.
November 21, 2013U.S. Manufacturing Expands in October
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion rose in October, the Institute for Supply Management reported Nov. 1.
November 1, 2013Manufacturing Boosts Mexico’s Standing in North American Economy, Calderon Says
DENVER — Felipe Calderon, the former president of Mexico, said his country is poised to become the centerpiece of an economic revival in North America as new supplies of cheap energy fuel a boon in manufacturing.
October 28, 2013N.Y. Manufacturing Activity Grows At Slower Pace in October
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded at a slower pace in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Oct. 15.
October 15, 2013ISM Manufacturing Index Rises in September
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion rose in September, the Institute for Supply Management reported Oct. 1.
October 1, 2013Factory Orders Decline 2.4% in July
Factory orders declined 2.4% in July, the Commerce Department reported Sept. 5.
September 5, 2013ISM Manufacturing Index Rises in August
U.S. manufacturing activity’s rate of expansion rose in August, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
September 3, 2013N.Y. Independent-Contractor Bill Moves Toward Passage
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is expected to sign a bill next month that classifies independent-contractor truck drivers as employees, the New York Post reported.
August 12, 2013Factory Orders Rise in June
Factory orders increased 1.5% in June, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
August 2, 2013