Category: Unemployment

Long Covid Is Keeping Significant Numbers of People Out of Work, Study Finds

The New York Times – Business:
An analysis of workers’ compensation claims in New York found that 71 percent of claimants with long Covid needed continuing medical treatment or were unable to work for six months or more.
As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary

The New York Times – Business:
A measure to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 is expected to expose more people to age discrimination: “Companies in France won’t hire them.”
US Employers Added 223,000 jobs in December

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve’s moves to cool the economy with higher interest rates seem to be taking gentle hold. Wage growth lost momentum.
U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.

The New York Times – Business:
Forecasters estimate that employers added 200,000 jobs in December, a robust number though a bit below the average in recent months.
A slowing job market poses risks for those who’ve been out of work for a while.

The New York Times – Business:
The number of people receiving unemployment benefits has been rising, even as new claims remain low.
Even a Soft Landing for the Economy May Be Uneven

The New York Times – Business:
Small businesses and lower-income families could feel pinched in the months ahead whether or not a recession is avoided this year.
France Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right

The New York Times – Business:
Legalization of undocumented workers and pared-down unemployment benefits are part of the government’s plan to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs.
China’s Youths, Stung by Years of Covid Rules, Fear Grim Job Future

The New York Times – Business:
A sluggish economy continues to leave many young people unemployed, with few job prospects or hopes to tap into the rising incomes their parents enjoyed during boom times.
U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

The New York Times – Business:
Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.
U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, the latest sign of the economy’s strength.

The New York Times – Business:
The Labor Department report gauged the impact of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation by tamping down hiring.
Why Are Middle-Aged Men Missing From the Labor Market?

The New York Times – Business:
Men ages 35 to 44 are staging a lackluster rebound from pandemic job loss, despite a strong economy.
Job Openings Ease, but Layoffs Are Little Changed

The New York Times – Business:
Government data for October shows the labor market is still strong, though cooling slightly.