The next fight in Congress will hinge on key protections for employers.

Companies are getting rid of hazard pay for essential workers, even as the dangers of working on the front lines remain.

Progressive and conservative lawmakers are increasingly pushing for the government to guarantee workers’ incomes, signaling how profoundly the economic debate has shifted during the pandemic.

Restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Chipotle aren’t only surviving in the U.S., but also thriving despite the deep economic slump.