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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
