Gen Z Takes the Workforce by Storm
In 2024, Gen Z workers are set to outnumber baby boomers in the U.S. labor force for the first time.
Quiet Vacationing Is A Trend Among U.S. Workers
Paid days off aren't guaranteed for many Americans, and even when they are, most workers aren’t using all their PTO.
California May Pioneer 'Right to Disconnect' Law for Off-Hour Work Messages
California is on the verge of setting a precedent with a proposed law allowing workers to legally ignore their bosses' messages after work hours.
FedEx and UPS Tackle Tough Decisions Amidst Market Shifts
In the fast-paced world of logistics, FedEx and UPS are making some big changes.
Recent Layoffs Rock Freight and Logistics Sector Across California, Illinois, and Michigan
The freight and logistics sector continues to face mass layoffs, with recent announcements in California, Illinois, and Michigan.
Decline in Formal Education Requirements Reflects Changing Employer Attitudes
New research from Indeed reveals a significant shift in job postings, indicating a decline in the requirement for formal education qualifications.
Flight Attendants Demand Fair Pay
Last year, airline pilots scored hefty pay raises through new labor contracts, sparking a wave of demand for better wages among flight attendants.
Amazon Announces Limited Layoffs in Buy with Prime Unit Amid Ongoing Restructuring
Amazon.com has announced layoffs affecting fewer than 5% of its Buy with Prime unit employees.
Amazon Initiates Job Cuts in Prime Video and MGM Studios Divisions
Amazon is undergoing layoffs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions, with hundreds of employees affected.
SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees
Federal labor officials have accused SpaceX of unlawfully terminating eight employees who circulated a critical letter about the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
New Year, New Wages, New York
As the United States welcomed the new year, New York's minimum wage got a boost at midnight.
Private Sector Job Growth Slows in November, Wages Stagnate
Private sector job creation in November continued to slow, with companies adding 103,000 workers, slightly below October's 106,000 and missing estimates.
Nonunion Automakers Announce Pay Raises Amid UAW's Expanding Influence
Major automakers like Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Subaru have announced significant pay raises for their U.S. workers despite not being covered by United Auto Workers (UAW) contracts.
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang Offer Divergent Views on AI's Impact on Jobs and Remote Work
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, two prominent figures in the tech industry, have differing views on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.
US Job Growth Slows in October as Auto Strikes Impact Manufacturing Payrolls
In October, U.S. job growth decelerated partly due to strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW) against major Detroit car manufacturers, resulting in a drop in manufacturing payrolls.
U.A.W. President Urges Labor Unions to Unite in Contract Negotiations for Collective Strength
The United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) president, Shawn Fain, has proposed that other labor unions align their contract expirations with the U.A.W., emphasizing solidarity in collective bargaining efforts.
Amazon Allows Supervisors to Terminate Employees Resisting Return-to-Office Policy
Amazon has introduced new guidelines allowing supervisors to terminate employees who resist the return-to-office directive.
Private Sector Job Growth slowed sharply in September, Marking the Slowest Pace Since 2021
In September, U.S. companies added only 89,000 jobs, well below the expected 153,000 and a significant drop from August's revised 180,000.
EEOC Files Lawsuit Alleging Racial Harassment and Retaliation at Tesla's California Plant
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the electric carmaker allowed severe harassment of Black employees at its California assembly plant, including racist slurs, graffiti, and nooses from 2015 to the present.
U.S. Faces Child Care Crisis as Pandemic Relief Funds Expire, Threatening Thousands of Centers and Millions of Children
The U.S. is facing a "child care cliff" with the expiration of pandemic emergency relief funds that have supported child care centers, leaving up to 70,000 centers at risk of closing, potentially displacing 3.2 million children.