Restaurants struggle with food costs, labor shortages
Restaurants are taking a double hit amid a shortage of workers and rising wholesale prices. Nancy Chen reports.
Employment
Attorney talks workplace COVID vaccine mandates
A federal judge tossed a lawsuit brought by staff at a Texas hospital over its requirement that workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, the first federal court ruling on coronavirus vaccine mandates. Employment attorney Richard Roth joined CBSN to discuss the outcome of the case and what it could mean for future rulings.
Unemployment applications rise from a pandemic low
About half a million people applied for some sort of jobless aid last week, while 15 million still collect benefits.
Equal pay in key jobs would boost 2 million Black Americans
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Post-pandemic resignation boom may be looming
Recent surveys show 1 in 4 American workers are considering quitting their jobs or changing career paths once COVID has subsided. Axios reporter Erica Pandey joined CBSN to discuss what trends may be driving a boom in people resigning from their jobs.
Poll: Many Americans would keep working from home as pandemic eases
CBS News polled Americans about job prospects and work now and in the future, as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer prices climb at fastest pace since 2008
A Labor Department report shows that consumer prices had the biggest 12-month gain since 2008. Carter Evans takes a look at why prices are rising.
Unemployment rate falls to 5.8%, a pandemic-era low
Hiring across U.S. strengthened in May, with employers adding 559,000 jobs as economy continues to rebound.
Tourist towns in turmoil as open jobs go unfilled
There are signs the U.S. economy is regaining its footing, with the lowest number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment since the pandemic started. But businesses are struggling to find workers. Carter Evans reports.
Unemployment claims dip to another pandemic low
The number of people of filing for weekly jobless aid has dropped for five straight weeks as layoffs slow.
Americans waited weeks for jobless aid, federal watchdog finds
Self-employed people waited an average of five weeks for their first check, while some long-term unemployed waited months.
Post-pandemic employment crunch
Businesses across the country say now that the post-pandemic economy is opening, they're having trouble finding enough workers. One resort in New Jersey says they're forced to close rooms despite the demand. Mola Lenghi reports.
COVID-19 restrictions easing across U.S.
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in the U.S., many Americans are setting pandemic travel records. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke to a Los Angeles restaurant manager excited to welcome back crowds over Memorial Day weekend.
LinkedIn career expert on changing workforce
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about America's changing workforce and the cities with the most jobs right now. Plus, how to talk to one's boss about maintaining a work from home or hybrid work structure.
Bank of America's minimum wage to hit $25 an hour by 2025
The bank joins Amazon, Chipotle and McDonald's on a short list of big companies that recently hiked their hourly wages.
Optimistic jobs report
The economy's nine year expansion is now the third longest on record. More than 300,000 jobs were created last month, and it was the 89th straight month of job growth. CBS News national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Job openings soar to highest level on record, 8.1 million
Nearly 10 million people are jobless and seeking work, but employers say it's never been this hard to hire.
Stock market high
In the first week of the new year, the stock market reached a milestone: 25,000 on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor about whether the market highs can last.
Dow Jones hits 25,000
The Dow Jones index smashes another record as U.S. markets continue to log gains.
Jobs report sparks fear of slowing recovery
A disappointing jobs report ignited debate over unemployment benefits. President Biden argues the benefits are needed for the country's economic recovery, but Republicans say they encourage people to stay at home. Weijia Jiang shares more.
Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
Lowe's wants to hire up to 50,000 workers this spring
Large employers are going on a hiring spree as the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the pandemic.
1/29: Evening News
It's unclear how many people have been detained at U.S. airports this weekend or how many have been released following President Trump's executive order to ban people from seven Muslim-majority nations; A new study shows that about 30 percent of workers are late at least once a month
Late workers
A new study shows that about 30 percent of workers are late at least once a month. Jamie Yuccas has some of the best and worst excuses.
Best jobs in 2017
Employment site Glassdoor crunched the numbers on salary, career satisfaction and job openings to find the best jobs for workers in the coming year.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.