CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November

Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.

• Dec 19

U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high

The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.

• Dec 17

Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts

Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.

• Aug 1

Labor Dept. looks to lighten workplace regulation with sweeping rules revamp

The Labor Department is seeking to pull back on the regulation of workplaces by rewriting or repealing more than 60 "obsolete" regulations.

• Jul 22

Hiring surged in June, shrugging off economic worries

Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.

• Jul 3

Layoffs across the U.S. reach highest level since 2020. Here's why.

Companies have reported more than 744,000 job cuts this year — the highest figure since the first six months of 2020, according to an outplacement firm.

• Jul 2

See which U.S. cities have the best job markets, according to SmartAsset

New study​ ranks the best job markets in the U.S. based on commute times, access to employer health insurance and other factors.

• Jul 1

Employers added 139,000 jobs in May as labor market remains steady

Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May while the nation's unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, new data shows.

• Jun 6

Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts

Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.

• May 2

Metro Detroit Little Caesars franchisee fined for violating child labor laws

Investigators reportedly found that JMP Pizza Inc. allowed three children to work longer and later hours than laws permit.

• Jan 16

Michigan Mexican supermarket, restaurant must pay $192K in back wages

A Mexican specialty supermarket and restaurant in Pontiac must pay $192,500 in back wages, damages and penalties after illegally denying workers overtime wages, officials said.

• Dec 16, 2024

Michigan window cleaning company fined $29K for breaking child labor laws

One of the minors reportedly suffered serious injuries and required surgery after falling from a roof.

• Nov 14, 2024

4.3 million more workers will soon get OT pay. Here's who qualifies.

Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.

• Apr 24, 2024

Popeyes franchise owner in Troy violated child labor laws, officials say

A Popeyes franchise owner in Troy is fined $48,000 for allegedly allowing teens to work over the hours permitted by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Feb 7, 2024

Restaurant allegedly used fake priest to get workers to confess "sins"

So-called priest asked employees to confess about being late, if they had stolen or had "bad intentions" toward their employer.

• Jun 19, 2023

AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says

A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.

• Jun 2, 2023

Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule

The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.

• Mar 20, 2023

Large-scale strikes rose 50% last year amid worker frustration

Strike activity surged 50% in 2022, as workers clamored for higher pay, safer work conditions or recognition.

• Feb 22, 2023

U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, capping off strong 2022

Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.

• Jan 6, 2023