U.S. tops 2.5 million COVID cases in one week

As COVID cases surge across the U.S., many cities are scaling back New Year's Eve celebrations. Nancy Chen takes a look.

• Dec 31, 2021
• 2:36

Number of workers filing for jobless aid near historic low

Only 205,000 Americans applied for unemployment last week, showing businesses remain reluctant to cut staff.

• Dec 23, 2021

App pairs gig workers with employers

A popular app that connects businesses with hourly workers became indispensable during the pandemic — for businesses and those who recently lost their jobs. Carter Evans reports.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 2:36

Layoffs rise slightly, but stay at pre-pandemic level

The number of workers filing for jobless aid each week is at its lowest level in 50 years.

• Dec 16, 2021

Jobless claims fall to 52-year low as layoffs decline

Only 184,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, the lowest number since 1969.

• Dec 9, 2021

Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"

Americans are already working more days, longer hours and later in life than people in other industrial countries, but the average age of retirement ticked down during the pandemic.

• Dec 8, 2021

U.S. economy added only 210,000 jobs in November

The November jobs report fell far short of expectations. Weijia Jiang has reaction from the White House.

• Dec 3, 2021
• 2:27

Economic analyst on November jobs numbers

The Department of Labor said the economy added only 210,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the numbers.

• Dec 3, 2021
• 9:13

Where Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rates

As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.

• Dec 3, 2021

CBS Evening News, March 28, 2020

Trump considers quarantine of people coming from New York metro area; College seniors concerned about graduating and employment amid coronavirus crisis

• Mar 28, 2020
• 21:04

Layoffs around the U.S. fall to lowest level since 1993

Announced job cuts are at a three-decade low, while new claims for jobless aid are down to pre-pandemic levels.

• Dec 2, 2021

Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent

Target announced that a decision last year to close on Thanksgiving because of the pandemic is now permanent. The retail giant will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving.

• Nov 22, 2021
• 0:15

The Great Resignation's workforce impact

The number of Americans quitting their jobs continue to rise. September marked another record high with no signs that "The Great Resignation" is slowing down. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Nov 13, 2021
• 2:59

Seasonal workers seek better opportunities

The trend of employees quitting their jobs and seeking better opportunities is no different for seasonal workers. In Michigan, the once crowded snow plow driving market is feeling the crunch as many positions go unfilled. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Nov 13, 2021
• 2:00

Record number of workers quit in September

A record number of Americans quit their jobs in September as the so-called Great Resignation picked up speed. More than 4.4 million workers resigned, according to the Labor Department.

• Nov 12, 2021
• 0:22

Companies using apps to offer daily payday

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, major companies are offering an unusual incentive to get employees back to work: Businesses are trying out apps that allow workers to get paid daily. CBS MoneyWatch reports the convenience comes at a cost for workers. MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Nov 12, 2021
• 7:16

U.S. rebounds with 531,000 new jobs in October

U.S. companies added 531,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%, a sign the economy is healing from the pandemic. But as Americans reenter the workforce, some are finding it hard to land a job. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Nov 5, 2021
• 2:32

Sign company leads way in hiring women

The pandemic led many women to leave the workforce, but a sign company in Washington, D.C., is adding more women to its workforce. Kris Van Cleave shares more.

• Nov 2, 2021
• 1:33

American Airlines cancels hundreds more flights

American Airlines has canceled more than 2,000 flights in recent days because of bad weather and a shortage of workers. Errol Barnett takes a look.

• Nov 1, 2021
• 2:08

Record number of women changing jobs

New data shows the number of women seeking a career change jumped a record 54% compared to this time last year. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why.

• Oct 29, 2021
• 4:48

Millions quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout

More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs in August alone. The biggest reason: burnout. And rather than complain, thousands have decided to start their own companies. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Oct 22, 2021
• 2:06

As layoffs slow, jobless claims fall to new pandemic low

Worker shortage around the U.S. makes businesses wary of laying people off, labor data show.

• Oct 21, 2021

Urgent calls to help doctors and nurses

On this National Doctors' Day, there are urgent calls for help from doctors and nurses. Hundreds have caught the virus while treating patients. President Trump said on Monday that he's considering hazard pay for health care workers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 1:57

College seniors concerned amid coronavirus

As colleges across the U.S. are suspended due to coronavirus concerns, millions of students are frustrated about job prospects and the possibility of even graduating. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:25

Number of first-time jobless claims hits pandemic low

Last week, 293,000 people filed for jobless aid, the lowest number since March 2020.

• Oct 14, 2021

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