Jobs

U.S. job market slows, but it’s not yet a ‘three-alarm fire,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at…

Unemployment among Black workers falls in August, bucking trend from other groups

The unemployment rate for Black workers fell in August, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. In…

Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says

Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entrenched fixture of the…

The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say

Renewed fears of a U.S. recession have put a spotlight on unemployment. However, the system that workers rely on to…

Jobless rates fall in July for Asian Americans, bucking the overall trend

The unemployment rate fell for Asian Americans from June to July, bucking a broader trend, according to data released Friday…

‘I love my black job’: Simone Biles takes apparent swipe at Trump after winning Olympics gold

American gymnast Simone Biles appeared to take a swipe at former President Donald Trump on Friday morning, tweeting “I love…

Private payroll growth slowed to 122,000 in July, less than expected, ADP says

Private job growth slowed further in July while the pace of wage gains hit a three-year low, payrolls processing firm…

Job seekers are sour on the cooling labor market

Workers are souring on the state of the job market. Job seeker confidence in Q2 2024 fell to its lowest…

Here’s why you may get a smaller pay raise next year

Many workers will see their annual raise shrink next year as the job market continues to cool from its torrid…

Harris hits the campaign trail under spotlight as Biden faces mounting pressure to drop out

Vice President Kamala Harris touted the nation’s domestic manufacturing resurgence under President Joe Biden on Thursday at a campaign stop…