Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
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June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.
The Labor Department is seeking to pull back on the regulation of workplaces by rewriting or repealing more than 60 "obsolete" regulations.
Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
New study ranks the best job markets in the U.S. based on commute times, access to employer health insurance and other factors.
Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May while the nation's unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, new data shows.
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
The latest jobs report showed that the U.S. added 272,000 jobs last month, significantly higher than forecasters had expected. Michael George has more.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
The 16 locations add to a growing list of McDonald's restaurants in the Southeast in trouble for child labor abuses.
So-called priest asked employees to confess about being late, if they had stolen or had "bad intentions" toward their employer.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Tens of thousands of Californians who are part of the gig economy working for companies like Uber, Lyft, Doordash and Instacart are pushing to unionize.
