The U.K. Is Finally Cutting Ties With the EU. Here’s What Changes.
The U.K. leaves the European Union behind Thursday, 48 years after it joined the bloc, a significant shift in the…
Uber, Gig Companies Seek Labor Deals to Avoid Workers Becoming Employees
BARCELONA—Gig-economy companies in Europe, under pressure over employment rights, are looking to strike labor agreements that give workers some benefits…
Pandemic Reshapes U.S. Employment, Speeding Changes Across Industries
The pandemic and related restrictions shocked the U.S. job market earlier this year, leading to a labor-force reordering as the…
Companies Seek to Green the Grid With Trash Gas
Missouri hardly produces any natural gas, unless you count the hogs. The methane wafting from the manure ponds at swine…
Holiday Shoppers Steered Clear of Stores, Favoring Online Buying
Holiday sales grew, but not by much. During a remade shopping season, many Americans ditched stores for digital outlets. And…
What Happens to Covid Unemployment Benefits in 2021? Here’s What We Know.
Two pandemic unemployment programs used by 14 million people will end Dec. 26 and an extra $300-a-week in benefits won’t…
Japan to Phase Out Gasoline-Powered Cars, Bucking Toyota Chief
TOKYO—Japan said it planned to stop the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by the mid-2030s, bucking criticism by Toyota Motor…
In Covid-19 Lockdowns, Businesses Hunt for Loopholes
Tina Müller thought she had found a way out of the lockdown. Before German authorities shut down all nonessential shops…
Nikola, Republic Services End Collaboration on Garbage-Truck Development
In August, Republic Services said it would collaborate with Nikola on developing zero-emissions trucks for waste and recycling services. Photo:…
Congress Passes Covid-19 Relief, Spending Package With Overwhelming Support
WASHINGTON—Congress overwhelmingly approved $900 billion of relief for households and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic, passing an emergency measure…
Mnuchin Says Stimulus Payments to Households Could Come Next Week
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Photo: Alex Wong/Associated Press Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said households could begin receiving $600 in direct…
Indian iPhone Factory Apologizes to Workers for Mishandling Wages
NEW DELHI— Wistron Corp. apologized for mishandling wages at its plant in India that makes iPhones, saying it will correct…