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California Taqueria Used ‘Priest’ to Intimidate Workers, Labor Department Says

A Sacramento restaurant that was under investigation for wage theft brought in a man who claimed to be a priest to hear confession. Employees said he asked almost exclusively about work.

By Orlando Mayorquin

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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong Despite Economic Clouds

Employers added 339,000 workers in May, the Labor Department said, though the report also offered signs of shakiness.

By Sydney Ember

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Job Openings Rose in April, Defying Cooling Trend

The Labor Department report may put pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further to stem inflation.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight

Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.

By Karoun Demirjian and Hannah Dreier