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U.S. jobs report expected to show hiring gains in September

October 04, 2024 U.S. jobs report expected to show hiring gains in September The Labor Department is expected to report Friday that employers added 140,000 jobs in September. BY Associated Press The U.S. labor market is still reliably cranking out jobs each month, enough to give Americans the confidence and paychecks to keep spending and sustaining … Continue reading U.S. jobs report expected to show hiring gains in September

2,000 employees to lose jobs as LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, ceases operations

September 06, 2024 2,000 employees to lose jobs as LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, ceases operations The company closed nearly 100 stores earlier this year. BY Sarah Bregel LL Flooring, a competitor of Home Depot and Lowe’s, is going out of business. The company, founded in 1993 and previously called Lumber Liquidators, has been one of … Continue reading 2,000 employees to lose jobs as LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, ceases operations

Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs

August 09, 2024 Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs A number of high-profile firms in the tech and media sectors are significantly reducing their workforces. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus It hasn’t been a good month for job security in the media and tech industries as … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs August 2024 update: Paramount Global, Dell, LegalZoom, Axios cut jobs

Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report

August 02, 2024 Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report It’s good news for home buyers, as rates put home buying more in reach. BY Sarah Bregel It’s been a challenging year so far for prospective home buyers, but Friday offered a glimmer of hope.  According to Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed … Continue reading Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report

‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

July 14, 2024 ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you Is your new job different from what was advertised? HR and legal experts weigh in on your options. Corporate lawyer Jessica thought she’d landed her dream job as the lead legal counsel at a tech startup, … Continue reading ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you

The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June while the unemployment rate rises to 4.1%

July 05, 2024 The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June while the unemployment rate rises to 4.1% Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. BY Associated Press America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand … Continue reading The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June while the unemployment rate rises to 4.1%