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Mass Layoffs Report - Updated Quarterly

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that private-sector nonfarm employers conducted 1,077 mass layoffs in the first quarter (January-March) of 2012, causing 182,101 workers to lose their jobs for at least 31 days. [more]

Child Labor in Summer Jobs

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

The time for teenagers to seek summer jobs has arrived. Subsequently, hiring employers, along with job-seeking teenagers and their parents, would be wise to become familiar with the restrictions imposed by federal and state child labor laws. [more]

Unemployment Rate - Updated Monthly

Friday, May 4th, 2012

The U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 8.1 percent in April, despite that the economy sluggishly added fewer jobs than economists had expected. [more]

Mass Layoffs Report - Updated Monthly

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employers completed 1,273 mass layoffs in March, causing 121,310 newly laid-off workers to file initial claims for unemployment benefits. Mass layoffs decreased from February while initial claims increased. [more]

Hiring Outlook

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

According to the most recent results of an often-cited survey by ManpowerGroup, “Hiring optimism among U.S. employers is gaining momentum”. [more]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance - Storm, Tornado, Wind, Flood

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

President Obama recently declared disaster areas in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia because of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, flooding, mudslides or landslides. Subsequently, employees and self-employed individuals who have lost their jobs or incomes as a direct result of the disasters might be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. [more]

Extended Unemployment Benefits 2012

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

On February 22 President Obama signed a new law that further extends unemployment benefit extensions through the remainder of 2012. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on the extensions. [more]

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