Personnel

Biden signs executive order expanding access to dependent care aid as he gears up for 2024 bid

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to expand access to care for children, the elderly…

Job growth totals 236,000 in March, near expectations as hiring pace slows

Nonfarm payrolls growth in March was about in line with expectations, but showed signs that the jobs picture is in…

Layoffs are up nearly fivefold so far this year with tech companies leading the way

Companies announced nearly 90,000 layoffs in March, a sharp step up from the previous month and a giant acceleration from…

Paying more and earning less: How inflation disproportionately hurts women

There’s one group of people that’s being disproportionately hurt by high inflation: women. The relentless rise in prices hurts women…

Unemployment for Black and Hispanic women rose in February, but more workers join the labor force

The unemployment rate for Black and Hispanic women rose in February, but so did the number of people looking for…