Economy Feb 11 130,000 jobs added in January while labor revisions cut hundreds of thousands last year By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Dec 04 U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since mid-2022 The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits for the week ending Nov. 29 fell to 191,000 from the previous week’s 218,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the lowest level since September 24, 2022, when claims came in at… By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Nov 20 Delayed jobs report shows U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid number of jobs in September U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Sep 04 Labor report paints mixed picture, showing U.S. job openings fell in July while hiring rose Wednesday's figures indicate that fewer companies are seeking to add workers despite recent data showing that consumer spending is still growing. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Apr 23 'Noncompete' agreements would be barred for most employees under this new rule According to the FTC, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — are now subject to such restrictions. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Jan 05 Labor report indicates U.S. job market's resilience amid high interest rates By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Hiring remains steady, and while employers are posting fewer openings, they are not laying off many workers. Despite the low unemployment and cooling inflation, polls show that many Americans are dissatisfied with the economy. Continue reading
Nov 30 What managers need to know about quiet firing By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis Quiet firing is when a manager assigns an employee fewer responsibilities or otherwise neglects them in a passive attempt to get the employee to quit. Continue reading
Dec 22 Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? By Associated Press Experts say businesses can require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, but that doesn't mean they will. Continue reading
Jul 08 SCOTUS sides with Trump to allow employers to opt out of providing birth control By Associated Press The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control. Continue reading
Apr 16 Read the White House's guidelines for reopening public life in phases By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening. Continue reading