Employment

Mar. 5, 2026

Layoffs Plunge, But Iran Conflict Threatens U.S. Job Market

Experts warn the Middle East crisis could pressure employers to tighten hiring and firing amid uncertainty and rising costs.

Mar. 4, 2026

US Private Payrolls Rise in February, Highest Since July

ADP data shows strong job gains, especially in education and health care

Feb. 24, 2026

Hundreds of New Yorkers Swarm Free Grocery Pop-Up

Chaotic scene highlights city's affordability crisis as Polymarket-funded store runs out of tickets

Feb. 23, 2026

Unemployment Rates Vary Widely Among Recent College Grads

New study finds unemployment and underemployment levels differ greatly by college major

Feb. 22, 2026

US Economy Grows, But Hiring Stagnates, Widening Inequality

The divide between economic output and job creation is exacerbating the gap between the rich and everyone else.

Feb. 22, 2026

Economic Growth Outpaces Hiring, Widening Wealth Gap

Robust GDP in 2025 fails to translate to significant job gains, exacerbating inequality

Feb. 14, 2026

Mortgage Delinquency Rates Surge for Lower-Income Households

Echoes of the 2008 housing crisis emerge as financial distress deepens for households in lower-income areas

Feb. 13, 2026

New York Releases 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

Rates range from 1.7% to 9.5% for experienced employers, 4.1% for new employers

Feb. 8, 2026

Seattle Port Struggles as Tariffs Limit Work for Dockworkers

Veteran longshoremen face economic uncertainty as trade disputes impact cargo traffic and job availability at the Port of Seattle.

Feb. 8, 2026

Unemployment Rises Among Young College Grads

Their skills and experience are increasingly out of step with employers' needs