Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Mattress review site offering $3,000 to sleep and test out new mattresses
A mattress review website has put out a dream job posting.
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
US lost 140,000 jobs in December; first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.
Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
ComEd hiring people with special needs to teach others how to save energy
ComEd is looking for individuals with special needs who want to teach others how to save energy.