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Business and labor leaders, economists and academics meet with Obama to discuss job creation. Many ideas are being put forth. More
ADP report shows job losses ease. Challenger data say number of cuts slowed to the lowest level in nearly 2 years. More
Southern California agriculture area continues to suffer higher metropolitan area rate. More urban areas face severe unemployment. More
As the nine-month COBRA subsidy starts to expire, millions of unemployed Americans could lose their benefits. More
When it comes to who gets overtime pay, the issues can get tricky. Here's what you need to know. More
Workers fear that settling for a survival job could hurt them when hiring picks up again. More
Extended benefits will expire unless Congress acts. Recent extension only covers workers through Dec. 31. More
Hiring for graduates will remain near its lowest level in decades after 40% plunge last year, new survey says. But hiring will spike 15% at smaller companies. More
For those adrift in a sea of job seekers, calling on thousands of contacts can help. More
Community colleges are at the forefront when it comes to training for eco-economy careers. More
Employers walk a fine line between safeguarding the workplace and respecting workers' privacy. Here's what they can and can't do. More
The government says first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week to 502,000. More
Chipmaker to cut up to 12% of workforce; reports better-than-expected profit for fiscal fourth quarter. More
One job seeker relied on his network to help him find a new job, and now he helps other job seekers do the same thing. More
Employers remain reluctant to hire workers, bringing ratio of job seekers to job openings to record high. More
The unemployment rate spiked to its highest level since 1983, much worse than expected as employers continue to trim jobs despite other signs of growth. More
The jobless rate for teens stands at an all-time high of 27.6% as opportunities for young workers dwindle. More
An economy that isn't creating employment opportunities simply isn't doing its job. More
Bill extends unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks. Legislation also extends homebuyer tax credit into next year. More
Small business staffs are still shrinking, a trend likely to continue even as the economy starts to thaw. More
Lawmakers pass bill extending unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks. Legislation also extends homebuyer tax credit into next year. More
ADP report shows payroll decline lessens. Challenger report points to fewer job cut announcements. More
Despite signs of economic uptick, president warns labor market will remain weak in the coming months. More
How do you haul gear to the bottom of the world? Hop a ride on a 1,000-mile road deep into the heart of Antarctica. More
One company was able to hire thousands of call-center employees for digital TV transition. The temporary nature of those jobs underscores questions about stimulus job creation. More
Senate starts process of extending unemployment insurance by up to 20 weeks. Final vote may not come until next week. More
As employment prospects in the area dwindle, a new industry offers hope for job seekers like Neal Garron. More
When it comes to vacation time, Lithuanians and Brazilians enjoy some serious R&R. Meanwhile, it's more work and little play for the U.S. More
A move in Congress to extend benefits for the unemployed has been slowed as lawmakers debate who should qualify. More
Awkward! Here's what to do when you get a Facebook friend request from someone at work, and you really don't want to accept it. More
With aid for many jobless to run out this month, House approves bill extending unemployment benefits. More
The economic picture has started to improve, but those out of work see no recovery in sight. More
US staffing levels are predicted to decline slightly in the fourth quarter, but other countries' labor markets may rebound earlier. More
The recession has boomers and Gen Xers feeling uncertain about their future careers. More
New filings fall by 4,000, but previous week's figure is revised up by the same amount. More
Almost two years into the recession, small businesses are still hemorrhaging workers. Those on the front lines see little prospect of a hiring surge. More
Report says private sector jobs fell at the smallest monthly rate since September; separate survey says summer layoffs slow. More
It's happening a lot lately: You accept a job offer, maybe even move to a new city to do so, but then the employer backs out. Do you have any rights? More
Optimism about the economy may be growing, but don't expect that to mean job growth, too More
On-the-job deaths dropped 10% in 2008, government says, and the recession appears to have played a part. More
The mass-bloodletting has slowed, but small companies are still cutting every worker they can spare off their payrolls. More
Report says private sector jobs fell at the smallest monthly rate in 9 months, but separate survey says planned reductions surged 31%. More |
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