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Do We Know How Many People Are Working From Home?

New Labor Department numbers indicate that fewer Americans worked remotely last year. But many experts criticize the government’s data collection.

By Emma Goldberg

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Fathers Gained Family Time in the Pandemic. Many Don’t Want to Give It Back.

A substantial share of fathers who took on more domestic work during lockdowns have kept it up, new data shows, and rearranged their work lives to do so.

By Claire Cain Miller

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For Single Mothers, Quitting Can Bring Both Relief and Extra Challenges

Single moms who chose to quit their jobs have to navigate child care, health insurance and financial concerns largely on their own. But some have also found a sense of relief.

By Sejla Rizvic

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Getting Rid of Remote Work Will Take More Than a Downturn

As the economy slows, a handful of prominent C.E.O.s have tried to put an end to remote work. But some economists say that even in a cooler labor market, working from home is likely to remain common.

By Sarah Kessler