Hard Rock Atlantic City is giving $1M in bonuses to casino staffHard Rock Atlantic City is giving $1M in bonuses to casino staffThe bonuses — which start at $250 — are a "thank you" for good customer service amid extra pandemic challenges, Hard Rock execs said.Associated PressAssociated Press
NJ helping people look, train, interview for a job — virtually, of courseNJ helping people look, train, interview for a job — virtually, of courseStarting Monday, Aug. 10, the Labor Department expands virtual services to its One-Stop Career Centers. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Over 120,000 new claims for jobless benefits filed in NJ — 1.1M totalOver 120,000 new claims for jobless benefits filed in NJ — 1.1M totalNearly $800 million in benefits were paid out in New Jersey last week. New filings include 51,000 from gig workers and 70,000 for traditional benefits.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Murphy’s order only delays evictions due to COVID-19, renters sayMurphy’s order only delays evictions due to COVID-19, renters sayThe NJ Tenants Organization says rent needs to be canceled and landlords need help too, during the coronavirus pandemic. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 — What’s open and closedMartin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 — What’s open and closedKing would have been 91 this year. To observe his birthday, some NJ volunteers will carry out days of service.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Holy Chalupa! Taco Bell will pay some fast-food managers $100,000Holy Chalupa! Taco Bell will pay some fast-food managers $100,000The taco chain also has said employees can become eligible to earn paid sick time.Steve TreveliseSteve Trevelise