Jobs & Labor
The Jobs & Labor section within the Business category covers developments related to employment, workforce trends, labor policy, wages, workplace conditions, and economic shifts affecting workers and employers. Reporting includes hiring activity, layoffs, labor disputes, union negotiations, minimum wage policy, remote work trends, and changes in labor regulations across industries and regions. Coverage also examines workforce shortages, corporate employment strategies, automation, and the economic factors shaping job markets worldwide. This category helps readers stay informed about labor market news, offering timely reporting and analysis on employment trends and workplace developments influencing the global economy. Tags: Employment, Workforce, Labor Markets, Wages, Workplace Policy, Labor Rights, Trade Unions, Skills Development, Workforce Development, Job Creation, Remote Work, Employee Benefits
US Jobless Claims Edge Higher as Labor Market Holds Steady Amid Iran War Risks
WASHINGTON — New filings for unemployment benefits in the United States increased modestly last week, though layoffs remained...
Google Agrees to $50 Million Settlement in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Involving Black Employees
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging systemic racial discrimination...
US Labor Market Shows Resilience as Employers Add 115,000 Jobs in April
The U.S. labor market continued to expand in April as employers added 115,000 jobs, defying concerns that rising...
Former MrBeast Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Post-Maternity Termination
A former employee of MrBeast has filed a federal lawsuit alleging years of workplace harassment and wrongful termination...
Epic Games Cuts Workforce by 20% Amid Slower Growth in Core Gaming Business
Epic Games has reduced its workforce by roughly 20%, eliminating about 1,000 positions as the video game developer...
Colorado Meatpacking Strike Tests U.S. Beef Supply as Labor Dispute Hits Key Processing Hub
A large-scale labor stoppage at a major U.S. beef processing facility has placed new pressure on the country’s...
Block Layoffs: 4,000 Jobs Cut as AI Reshapes Fintech Operations
BANGKOK (JN) - Block shares surged in early trading after the company announced it would cut more than...
Why More Workers Are Turning to Polyworking as Pay Stagnates
More Workers Embrace Polyworking Amid Stagnant Wages and Inflation Pressures Workers across the United States are taking on...
Starbucks Workers Launch Nationwide Strike on Red Cup Day Over Stalled Union Talks
Unionized Starbucks Workers Stage Walkout on Red Cup Day More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks employees across the United...
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as Company Restructures for AI-Driven Future
Amazon has announced plans to lay off 14,000 corporate employees this year as part of a major restructuring...
