20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.
Aldi looking to hire more than 1,800 people across Chicago-area
Grocery chain Aldi will host a "National Hiring Week" seeking to hire more than 2,300 new employees for stores across the state.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Special Report: School bus driver shortage affecting suburban Chicago
With just weeks until the start of a new school year, there is a bus driver shortage.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
CVS increasing minimum hourly wage to $15
The company said on Wednesday that hourly workers who are not already making $15 will see a gradual increase in their paychecks until they are at $15/hour in July 2022.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.