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
Starbucks Wins Major Reduction in Labor Board Case
A federal appeals court has sharply narrowed a labor case against Starbucks, rejecting three National Labor Relations Board...
U.S. Hiring Rebounds in August, Adding Complexity to Federal Reserve Rate Outlook
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the U.S....
U.S. Job Openings Rise Slightly to 7.3 Million as Labor Market Holds Up
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers had 7.27 million job openings in July, a modest increase from a revised 7.18...
ESPN Begins Workforce Reductions Following Integration of NFL Network Operations
BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN has begun a significant round of layoffs tied largely to the integration of NFL...
US Job Growth Slows Sharply in June as Employers Remain Cautious on Hiring
This report is based on reporting by The Associated Press. WASHINGTON — Hiring across the United States slowed...
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...
