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Category: Labor and Jobs
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Job Openings Fell Slightly in January; Layoffs Rose
The monthly data points to a cooling in the frenetic pace of hiring even as the labor market remains strong.
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N.T.S.B. Will Investigate Norfolk Southern’s Safety Practices
The agency said it was opening a special inquiry because the railway has had several significant accidents since late 2021.
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Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
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Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak
In light of recent strong data, Jerome H. Powell said that the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates higher than expected.
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Debt Default Would Cripple U.S. Economy, New Analysis Warns
As President Biden prepares to release his latest budget proposal, a top economist will warn lawmakers that Republicans’ refusal to raise the nation’s borrowing cap could put millions out of work.
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Why the Federal Reserve Won’t Commit
Facing huge economic uncertainty, the Fed is keeping its options open. Jerome H. Powell, its chair, will most likely continue that approach on Tuesday.
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You’re Now a ‘Manager.’ Forget About Overtime Pay.
New evidence shows that many employers are mislabeling rank-and-file workers as managers to avoid paying them overtime.
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The $2 Billion Question of Who You Are at Work
Employers are finding personality tests — measuring how employees think and feel — more useful than ever while navigating hybrid work. But the tests are not always up-to-date.
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Alabama Mining Strike Ends Without a Deal After Nearly Two Years
The strike at the Warrior Met Coal mine was one of the longest in U.S. history, but the price of coal soared during the walkout, giving the company leverage.
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Office Mandates. Pickleball. Beer. What Will Make Hybrid Work Stick?
Hybrid work has been choose-your-own-adventure, but now C.E.O.s are making their choices more permanent.
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Starbucks Violated Labor Law in Buffalo Union Drive, Judge Rules
The decision cited “egregious and widespread misconduct,” including illegal monitoring and firing of workers. Starbucks signaled that it would appeal.