

Lydia DePillis
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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back
Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On
The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone...

U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak
Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak
Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

Broadcast News Is at Center of Fight Over Noncompete Clauses
Job-switching barriers are routine at TV stations, even for workers not on the air. A proposed federal rule would curb the practice across all fields.

Colleges Have Been a Small-Town Lifeline. What Happens as They Shrink?
Declining student enrollment is hitting the rural areas that rely on universities. They’re trying to adapt to survive.

Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity
After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.

Jobs Report to Offer Fresh Reading on Labor Market’s Tenacity
After a blockbuster opening to the year, economists expect the February data to show the return of a gradual slowdown in hiring.

Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point
While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.