Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back
Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.
Chicago pizza place: Not enough staff to open on Sunday, in spite of $18 to $21 per hour wage
“My cooks average $18-$21 hour, plus paid days off. I also pay overtime. I have a BCBS health/dental plan available. My employees may eat/drink anything they want on any given day. I cover sick days, you name it, I probably do it.”
Chicago Park District requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated by December 15th
To sweeten the deal, the district is giving everyone who meets the mandate an extra day off.
Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Chicago's Art Institute fires all of its mostly white female guides for lack of diversity: report
The Art Institute of Chicago fired all of its trained volunteers and guides last month, who were mostly older White women, to diversify its team.
Hollywood avoids strike after studios, TV and film crews reach deal
The effects of the strike would have been immediate, with crews not only on long-term productions but daily series including network talk shows walking off their jobs.
Some job experts say that putting your vaccine status on your resume could help you get hired
Some job experts say you'll have more job offers if you are vaccinated, because your new employer won't have to do regular COVID testing.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
'Coins for Keshet' program helps adults with disabilities
One of the most overlooked groups affected by the pandemic are people with disabilities.
Target paying employees who work peak holiday shifts extra $2 per hour
Target said on Tuesday employees who pick up shifts during peak holiday hours will be eligible to make an extra $2 per hour.
Kroger seeks to fill 20,000 positions ahead of holiday season
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
