Tag: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Does new federal overtime rule go far enough for salaried workers?
An additional 1.3 million U.S. workers – including tens of thousands in Rhode Island – will be eligible for premium overtime pay now that...
Top U.S. business lobby takes on Trump over shutdown, trade
NEW YORK - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce took on President Donald Trump over the partial government shutdown and trade tensions, urging him to resolve...
Survey: Small businesses feel strain of not finding enough talent
PROVIDENCE – Many small-business owners are having a tough time finding workers with the skills they need, forcing them and their employees to work...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Tariffs threaten to impact $59M of R.I....
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated that Rhode Island has $59.3 million in exports threatened by tariff retaliation due to announced U.S....
Trump’s China tariffs met with retaliation vow from Beijing
NEW YORK - The Trump administration moved the United States to the edge of a trade war with China by announcing tariffs on $50 billion...