Jobs

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…

Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here’s how to stop them

Employment scams surged last year, as criminals leveraged artificial intelligence to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers,…

Jobless rates rise in June for white, Black and Hispanic women but fall for men in the three racial groups

The unemployment rate for women in white, Black and Hispanic racial groups rose in June in line with the overall…

Here’s where the jobs are for June — in one chart

The breakdown of the June jobs report suggests that growth has become increasingly uneven as the labor market shows signs…