Former eBay workers to plead guilty in cyberstalking case
Four former employees are expected to plead guilty next month for their role in the intimidation scheme.
Employment
Employers are planning more layoffs, as Trump claims jobs are "flowing"
Companies in struggling industries like tourism and entertainment continue to cut employees. "A lot of jobs are on life support," one expert says.
Before signing the recently passed farm bill, President Obama said the bill contains several provisions that would strengthen job growth
Before signing the recently passed farm bill, President Obama said the bill contains several provisions that would strengthen job growth.
Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer for U.S. news, talks about what industries made the cut and why
U.S. News and World Report released its list of the best jobs in 2014. Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer for U.S. news, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about what industries made the cut and why.
Clarissa Garcia-Jewett, out of work for more than six months, explains why, despite her best efforts, finding a new job has been difficult
Clarissa Garcia-Jewett, a Florida woman who has been out of work for more than six months, explains why, despite her best efforts, finding a new job has been difficult.
Target now says that as many as 70 million customers had their information stolen, up from 40 million customers originally reported
Target now says that as many as 70 million customers had their information stolen, up from 40 million customers originally reported. The retailer says stolen information included names, mailing and email addresses and phone numbers. Wendy Gillette reports on today’s MoneyWatch headlines.
Payroll processor ADP released its November employment report today, plus more MoneyWatch headlines
Payroll processor ADP released its November employment report today, which may provide clues about Friday's jobs report from the Labor Department. It shows U.S. businesses added the most jobs in a year, thanks to heavy hiring in the manufacturing and construction industries.
President Obama says Americans' frustration with government goes beyond recent bickering to a sense that economic opportunity is diminishing
President Obama says Americans' frustration with government goes beyond recent bickering to a sense that economic opportunity and mobility is diminishing.
The Labor Department said 204,000 jobs were created in October, in spite of the government shutdown
The Labor Department said 204,000 jobs were created in October, in spite of the government shutdown. With the holidays approaching, help-wanted signs are going up at retailers. Anthony Mason reports.
Top CEOs pledge to hire 100,000 low-income New Yorkers
Leaders at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and other large employers vow to recruit more low-income and minority workers.
Uber, Lyft must classify drivers as employees in California
Legal ruling could force ride-share giants to abandon their use of independent contractors in the state.
Employers slowed hiring in July as coronavirus spread
So far, less than half of all the country's jobs lost during March and April shutdowns have returned.
2.3 million Americans sought jobless aid last week
Some 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment assistance last week, and another 1 million put in for self-employed aid.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
Paycheck loan program didn't save enough jobs, economists say
Federal loans "did not restore the vast majority of jobs that were lost following the COVID shock," analysis concludes.
Jobless claims barely fell last week, a sign recovery is stalling
Nearly 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment as the coronavirus continues to hurt the job market.
1.5 million applied for unemployment aid last week
1 in 6 Americans in the workforce is now receiving jobless benefits, with tens of millions unemployed.
Another 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment
While the pace of layoffs around the country has declined, 30 million Americans are receiving jobless aid.
Recent graduates face uncertain future
The future is uncertain for many who recently graduated from college, trade schools or vocational programs. The coronavirus pandemic has led to an economic downturn, and many companies are now on a hiring freeze, and even rescinding job offers. CBS News campaign reporters Cara Korte and Zak Hudak spoke with some of these students whose lives are now in limbo.
U.S. unemployment falls to 13.3%, confounding forecasters
Employers added 2.5 million jobs in May, reversing April's sharp drop and showing hope for a swifter recovery.
Nearly 2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
Applications for jobless aid have been dropping steadily, indicating that the worst of the layoffs may have passed.
Worst of the layoffs have passed, latest jobs data suggest
Payroll firm ADP reported 2.8 million jobs lost in May, fewer than many thought, bolstering hopes of a layoffs peak.
More than 3 million Americans filed for jobless aid last week
Some 42 million workers have lost their jobs since March — twice the number lost during the entire Great Recession.
Economy took biggest fall in more than 50 years, Chicago Fed says
According to the Labor Department, one in four American workers filed for jobless benefits in the last 10 weeks.
Stocks are on a roll even as the economy tanks — here's why
Stock market has surged 35% since a mid-March low as investors hang their hopes on an economic recovery.
live updates
Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Timeline of the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay battery plant's construction
Construction will be delayed by up to three months as the plant now grapples with shortage of workers.
Nadine Menendez sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
Social Security COLA could increase 2.7% in 2026, new estimate shows
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.