Lawsuits liken employer background checks to snooping
Companies from Amazon to Uber are accused in lawsuits of improperly conducting background checks on job applicants
Employment
Democratic candidates find an easy target in McDonald's pay
Demands for a $15 federal minimum wage and the right to organize are now popular among the party's White House hopefuls
Nevada job applicants can skip marijuana testing
The state legalized recreational cannabis in 2016 and now becomes the first to ban failing job applicants because of the substance
Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs
For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. While some are counting on promises made to bring coal back, a new generation is embracing the next opportunity: green energy. But in the nationwide race to dominate renewable power production, West Virginia's deeply rooted tensions and interests may leave its workers behind.
Restaurants and hotels have nearly 1 million job openings to fill
Scenes from a tight labor market: Employers boost pay and benefits -- and recruit beyond the traditional talent pool
Labor market still humming, as employers add 263,000 jobs
Government's latest employment report tops forecasts, although more people exited the work force in April
Bartenders saw biggest pay hike over the last year
Workers earning less than $40K a year are enjoying strong wage gains, while pay is lagging at some white-collar jobs
Golden Arches looks to hire those in their golden years
After years of billing itself as "America's best first job," McDonald's now plans to employ more senior citizens
Walmart accused of racial discrimination by warehouse workers with records
Nearly 200 African Americans lost their jobs due to background checks after the retailer took over a distribution center
Nearly 200,000 jobs added in March
Hiring in March bounced back from a dreary February with 196,000 jobs created and unemployment staying flat. Washington Post economic correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN to dive into the numbers.
U.S. economy added 196,000 jobs in March
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an upswing from anemic job growth in February with gains in health care and professional and technical services.
A jobs program that puts ex-convicts to work — and keeps them there
Getting Out and Staying Out helps young men reenter society by teaming with companies looking for good workers
McDonald's now OK with raising the minimum wage
Fast-food powerhouse wants to "advance, not impede" debate over hiking U.S. rate above $7.25 for first time in decade
Job growth in February slowed to just 20,000 new hires
Economists had expected 180,000 new jobs last month, but other signals suggest the labor market remains healthy
Oakland teachers strike ends with tentative deal
Public school teachers in Oakland have reached a tentative agreement to end an eight day strike. Jamie Yuccas explains.
Walmart keeping disabled greeters who were losing jobs
Retailer backtracks after public backlash against plans to eliminate people greeter jobs at 1,000 stores
Entire staffs quit at Sonic drive-ins in Ohio
"Due to terrible management the whole store has quit," reads goodbye note taped to door of restaurant near Columbus
Walmart panned for move to eliminate "greeters"
Critics say that shift to jobs with more physical demands will hurt the retail giant's disabled workers
Disabled Walmart greeter fears losing job after policy change
Man with cerebral palsy could soon be out of work after his job was changed to include tasks he can't physically do
Employer-paid student loan repayment help could be coming
A bipartisan bill would let companies contribute up to $5,250 tax-free annually toward workers' student loan debt
Federal workers burned through savings during shutdown
Nearly half of government employees fell behind on their bills, while many missed a rent or mortgage payment
Amazon cancels New York City headquarters
E-commerce giant had faced fierce opposition for a planned New York location projected to cost $3 billion in incentives
Ocasio-Cortez celebrates Amazon move to scrap NYC headquarters
"Everyday Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities and they can have more say in this country than the richest man in the world"
These industries have the biggest labor shortages
Ten years into the economic expansion, blue-collar and lower-paid service workers finally seeing long-awaited gains
Super Bowl Monday absenteeism to cost companies billions
A record number of US adults are expected to be distracted or skip work altogether Monday, costing employers billions
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Election Day 2025 results: Mamdani, Spanberger, Sherrill projected to win
Voters headed to the polls today in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 4 killed, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.