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Brooks Brothers, which dressed the American business class in pinstripes for more than 200 years, survived two world wars and the shift to casual dressing. But it was no match for the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 16,000 workers at meat and poultry processing plants in 23 states were diagnosed with coronavirus through May 31.

Ascena Retail Group, the owner of brands like Lane Bryant and Ann Taylor, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg.

Levi Strauss announced it would be cutting jobs after the company had a 62 percent decrease in sales for the second quarter.

Walt Disney World cast members will help the company test its COVID-19 theme park safety measures before its official reopening.

Some states have experienced a surge of layoffs while the losses have been more tempered in others.

A temporary boost in unemployment benefits, claimed by more than 19 million, will expire this month.

The Trump Administration's executive order temporarily banning work visas has left thousands of parents without the option of an au pair to help with child care.

Gig workers are clamoring for jobs that often pay less while facing stiff competition from a crush of newly unemployed workers also attempting to patch together a livelihood

The council vote comes about two years after the city was forced to scrap a head tax amid push back from businesses.

Potential bidders are lining up as Brooks Brothers is expected to file for bankruptcy as early as this week.

The IRS requires people to report income received from unemployment insurance.