Tag: labor
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most...
New York employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under...
Next Week in Business: jobless claims, mortgage rates and Wall Street's first trading day of 2025
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming next week.LAYOFFS UPDATEThe Labor Department issues its weekly tally of...
One dead, several injured after fire at Tyson Foods plant
One person is dead and several others are injured after an overnight fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, the company...
US unemployment applications hold steady; continuing claims rise to 3-year high
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in...
Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
NEW YORK -- Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when...