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After threatening to derail the pandemic relief deal, President Trump signed the bill and spending package this weekend. Millions of Americans now await their much anticipated stimulus checks or unemployment benefits. Paula Reid reports.
Another 400,000 filed for special aid for self-employed. "Labor market damage continues to mount in real time," one economist said.
Although some people may be exempt, most workers could be required to get a shot, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said.
GM, Nike, Walmart and other big companies say they want to attract more workers of color over the next decade.
A temporary hold on evictions meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 expires at the end of December, and 30 to 40 million Americans could be at risk of losing their homes. Analysts estimate renters owe up to $70 billion in back rent, and advocates fear that simply delaying eviction may not be enough. Nancy Cordes reports.
The electronics chain joins Microsoft, Starbucks and Wells Fargo in setting diversity hiring targets for 2025.
With vaccines on the way, companies will likely have the legal right to compel many workers to get inoculated, experts say.
President-elect Joe Biden will inherit a fragile economy brought on by the pandemic when he takes office in January. In response to the latest jobs report Friday, Mr. Biden said the U.S. is in the midst of "one of the worst economic and job crises in modern history." Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, joined Omar Villafranca to discuss jobs and the economy.
Employers added 245,000 jobs last month, the slowest pace of job-creation since April.
Americans have endured eight months of the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 260,000 people. As small business owners brace for potential shutdown measures, Milwaukee restaurant owner Dan Jacobs explains how his restaurants have adapted since the start of the pandemic and how he plans to survive through the winter.
Employers added 638,000 jobs, down slightly from the prior month, while unemployment fell to 6.9%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report showed the job creation rate stayed steady in October. Leisure and hospitality businesses saw the biggest gains. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to break down what this means for the job market and what needs to be in a stimulus package to keep the situation from getting worse.
Labor advocates claim the workplace safety agency isn't doing enough to investigate employee complaints.
Economy has regained roughly half of the 22 million jobs that employers have shed during the pandemic.
With early retirements and other incentives to quit, airlines have already shed thousands of jobs because of the pandemic. Now, as federal aid runs out, thousands more airline workers face layoffs and the loss of their health insurance. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will lay off 28,000 furloughed workers in the company's California and Florida theme parks as it moves to recover from a sharp financial blow caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports.
The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will lay off 28,000 furloughed workers from its theme parks, stores and cruises as it moves to recover from a sharp financial blow caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Increased childcare duties during the pandemic usually falls on mothers, forcing them to sacrifice jobs and income.
Four former employees are expected to plead guilty next month for their role in the intimidation scheme.
Companies in struggling industries like tourism and entertainment continue to cut employees. "A lot of jobs are on life support," one expert says.
Before signing the recently passed farm bill, President Obama said the bill contains several provisions that would strengthen job growth.
Clarissa Garcia-Jewett, a Florida woman who has been out of work for more than six months, explains why, despite her best efforts, finding a new job has been difficult.
The Labor Department said 204,000 jobs were created in October, in spite of the government shutdown. With the holidays approaching, help-wanted signs are going up at retailers. Anthony Mason reports.
Leaders at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and other large employers vow to recruit more low-income and minority workers.
Legal ruling could force ride-share giants to abandon their use of independent contractors in the state.
