Slightly More Americans Applied For Jobless Benefits Last Week
Fed officials have admitted that part of their strategy is to loosen up the U.S. job market, which has been adding jobs at a furious pace.
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10 High-Paying Jobs That Don't Require Any Experience
You may not need a college degree or any experience to launch a lucrative career. These jobs offer relatively high starting salaries.
| Simplemost and Tricia Goss
Follow These Scripts To Ask Your Boss For A Raise
If you’re feeling the pinch of inflation, you might be considering asking for a raise. These scripts will help you figure out exactly what to say.
New York City Employers Are Now Required To Disclose Salary Ranges
New York City employers now must disclose salary ranges for every job posting, promotion and transfer opportunity.
Lyft Gives Free Rides To Job Interviews And First 3 Weeks Of Work
Lyft has partnered with Goodwill and United Way to offer free rides in an effort to help people find secure employment.
Inmates Are Pushing Back Against Working In U.S. Prisons
Inmates are required to work in a number of prisons in the U.S., but many are pushing back and demanding better conditions.
U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Inch Higher To 217,000
Jobless claims for the week ending Oct. 22 inched up by 3,000 to 217,000 from 214,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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How Much Is It Costing You To Go Back Into The Office?
This telework calculator uses your vehicle type, location, commute distance and time to calculate potential savings by working from home.
Fewer Americans Filed For Jobless Benefits Last Week
Jobless claims for the week ending Oct. 15 declined by 12,000 to 214,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
| Bianca Facchinei and AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Hasn't U.S. Solved The Pilot Shortage?
A congressional report in 2019 warned the Pentagon faced a shortfall of over 3,000 pilots which it states has been "several years in the making."
U.S. Applications For Jobless Aid Rise Last Week
Some recent employment data has indicated that the job market may be cooling slightly.
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'Zoom Towns' Offering Incentives To Attract Remote Workers
Many towns and cities have found ways to reinvigorate their economies by enticing remote workers to move there.
U.S. Employers Add 263,000 Jobs In September
Friday's government report showed that last month's job growth was down from 315,000 in August and that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
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U.S. Applications For Jobless Benefits Increased Last Week
Recent employment data has indicated that the job market may be cooling slightly.
| AP
Flight Attendants Will Be Required To Get More Rest Between Flights
As flight attendants continue to picket amid contract negotiations, the FAA announced a long-coming rule to require more rest between shifts.
| Maura Sirianni and AP
The Paper Ceiling That Is Keeping Workers Without Degrees From Jobs
Alternative training programs are helping workers break through the paper ceiling that keeps viable workers from jobs because they lack a degree.
The Evolution Of Dress Codes In The Workplace
Since the pandemic, dress code within companies has changed, as well as the decline in revenue from men's suits.
More Americans Filed Unemployment Claims Last Week
First time applications for jobless aid — which generally reflect layoffs — rose by 5,000 to 213,000 last week, the Labor Department reported.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Why Do Air Traffic Controllers Retire At 56?
The Federal Aviation Administration argues burnout gets more acute for workers by their mid 50s.
| James Packard and Brandi Scarber
U.S. Moved Online, Worked From Home More Often As Pandemic Raged
New data offers the first reliable glimpse of life in the U.S. during the COVID-19 era, as the 1-year estimates from a 2020 survey were unusable.
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Fewer Americans Filed Unemployment Claims Again Last Week
First-time applications for jobless aid fell by 5,000 to 213,000 last week, the Labor Department reported.
| AP
Biden Assails 'Trumpies' In Labor Day Battleground Pitches
Labor Day traditionally kicks off political crunch time, with campaigns scrambling to excite voters for Election Day on Nov. 8.
| Haley Bull and AP
U.S. Hiring Slows As Employers Add Just 315,000 Jobs In August
The August hiring gain was down from 536,000 jobs added in July, and fell below the average gain over the previous three months.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
The Changing Tide For Unionizing In The U.S.
Unionizing has been making an unusual comeback in the U.S. as the economy roars back from pandemic lows, but efforts don't always mean success.
Driving School Pushes Importance Of More Minority, Women Truck Drivers
Amid a truck driver shortage, a push to add diversity to the force is making way for safety and mindset changes in the industry.
Fired Baristas Accuse Starbucks Of 'Scorched Earth' Union-Busting
Starbucks is fighting to squash a unionizing movement, claiming it's disruptive, but organizers say the chain has fired over 85 pro-union workers.
Why Are Teachers Quitting?
School districts across the country are facing teacher vacancies due to teachers quitting and leave the industry.
Schools Face Massive Teacher Shortages
School districts are facing a teacher shortage amid the pandemic, and teachers are retiring early due to stress.
Strippers At Los Angeles Club Look To Be First In U.S. To Unionize
The dancers say they've been seeking better protection, pay, safety and workplace conditions from their management for a long time.
School Districts Across U.S. Work To Entice Bus Drivers Amid Shortage
School districts across the U.S. aren't just dealing with teacher deficits in the classroom; they're also needing to fill bus driver seats.
