U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March, surging past economic forecasts
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
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Man fired by for taking free detergent sample wins court battle
An assistant bank manager fired for taking a free detergent sample from a nearby store in Tokyo has won his court battle against his employer.
How immigration contributes to job growth
A new study by the Brookings Institution examines the role immigration has played in allowing the U.S. job market to grow faster without stoking inflation. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins CBS News to explain how migrants contribute to job growth and U.S. demand.
U.S. adds more jobs than expected in February
The U.S. added 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding economists' expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate jumped to its highest level in over two years. Javier David, managing editor for business and markets at Axios, joins CBS News to examine the numbers.
Biden touts economic record, infrastructure
In his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden ran through his legislative achievements during his first term in office. He highlighted a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to revitalize the nation's roads, bridges, waterways and public transit, and legislation that aims to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips.
Study: College grads better off in job market
More companies are dropping education requirements from job postings, but a new study shows you're still much better off in the job market with a college degree. Parisa Fatehi-Weeks, a senior director at Indeed, joins CBS News to explain the implications of these changes.
Economy surges with more new jobs in January
In a significant boost to the job market, the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, nearly twice what economists had forecasted. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the importance of these numbers.
Job market getting tougher, WSJ reports
A LinkedIn survey shows 85% of workers are thinking about changing jobs this year, but those trying to make the switch are finding companies are offering less generous pay and are not budging on other perks like vacation time, according to the Wall Street Journal. Javier E. David, a CBS News contributor and the managing editor of business and markets at Axios, has more.
Glassdoor unveils 2024's best places to work. Here are the top 10.
The best employers get high ratings for attributes like pay, benefits and values, and range from tech firms to fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger.
Biden: 2023 "great year for American workers"
President Biden is taking a victory lap after a better-than-expected jobs report for December 2023. Nick Bunker, director of economic research for North America at Indeed.com, joined CBS News to discuss the state of the economy and demand for workers.
Some workers get hurt on the job more than others — here's who and why
Teenagers and young adults, who make up 13% of the U.S. workforce, get hurt on the job more than older workers.
Minimum wage hikes may bring unintended results
Twenty-five states and dozens of U.S. cities are planning minimum wage increases in 2024, including California, which will boost minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour beginning Jan. 1. This week, Pizza Hut announced that it will lay off hundreds of delivery drivers as a result, one of the unintended economic consequences that experts say could result from the increases. Carter Evans reports.
U.S. labor market still strong: Almost 200k jobs added in November
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Study: Top companies for employee growth
A key economic element of the American Dream is that workers can take advantage of expanding opportunities and upward mobility in their jobs. The American Opportunity Index is a first-of-its-kind study that looks at how companies are stacking up. Rajiv Chandrasekaran, managing director for the Schultz Family Foundation, joins CBS News for more.
West Virginia training program restores hope for jobless coal miners
The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry.
Tesla sued by EEOC for allegedly racist and hostile work environment
Black workers were called "boy" and "monkey," a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claims.
Older Americans facing ageism in workplace
Nearly half of American workers older than 40 say they have faced age discrimination, according to an AARP survey. Twenty-seven percent say they were denied a job because of their age. Megan Cassella, senior writer for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss the challenges of ageism.
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Supreme Court blocks vaccine rule for large employers; U.S. racing to tackle a truck driver shortage
LinkedIn job expert on summer hiring trends
Career expert Catherine Fisher joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss summer workplace trends. She shares advice on what companies are looking for, remote job availability and the impact of new AI tools.
Summer job market proving strong for teens
On average, hourly wages for workers ages 16 to 24 were up nearly 12% from last summer.
AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Job-hopping doesn't pay what it used to
Big pay hikes from switching jobs, a key trend that drove the Great Resignation, is unwinding, a new analysis finds.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Survey: Employment for some with criminal records "nearly impossible"
Americans with criminal records cite difficulties in finding a job, maintaining employment or making a living, while those with felony convictions earn $23,000 per year on average, a survey says.
How job seekers are using AI to supercharge their job hunt
Automated search tools like LazyApply, Sonara and Massive let job hunters fire off hundreds of applications in just a few clicks.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families, although it was short on details.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.