Dak Prescott, Cowboys miss key deadline for long-term contract extension
The star Cowboys quarterback will play out the 2020 season on a $31.4 million franchise tag.
Cutoff in extra unemployment aid may hurt 2020 battleground states the most
Americans in the three swing states will be among the most affected by the cutoff in aid at the end of July, according to one new estimate.
5 tips to make your resume stand out
Your resume should include specific outcomes you've achieved at previous jobs, including numbers and results, instead of just skills.
Texas overpaid $32M in unemployment benefits. Now it wants the money back
State law requires that individuals who received a bigger check than they were eligible for repay the money
Unemployment is lowest in these 10 states
Some states have experienced a surge of layoffs while the losses have been more tempered in others.
Truck driver insurance hike advances, Hours of Service update delayed in House-approved bill
The changes are part of a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill.
These 5 states pay the most money in unemployment benefits
States, which administer the benefits, have their own complex unemployment laws to determine how much money an individual should receive based on your weekly earnings before being laid off.
Harvard grad Claira Janover says she’s lost Deloitte job over TikTok ‘stab threat’
During the video, Janover gestured to what appears to be a page from the company’s website, and noted that she was axed “even though they claim to stand against systematic bias, racism and unequal treatment.”
Minimum wage increases take effect in three states, several cities
Several states implemented minimum wage increases July 1.
No, really, your boss wants you to take vacation — now
After several challenging months on the job during the coronavirus pandemic, businesses want workers to use their paid time off to stave off burnout and avoid a year-end vacation crunch.
Bobby Bonilla's Mets contract: Why ex-MLB star gets $1.19M annually until he's 72 years old
The payments stem from an agreement the Mets and Bonilla reached to buy out his contract in 2000.
US private sector added 2.37M jobs in June, ADP says
The data is typically a good indicator of what to expect in the more closely watched jobs report from the Labor Department.
What is US Customs and Border Protection?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is one of the biggest law enforcement agencies in the world.
Adidas HR chief to retire after criticism from black employees
“I have decided to retire and pave the way for change,” Karen Parkin wrote in a memo to staff.
Working from home costs employees more in everyday expenses, survey says
When it comes to money, it’s the employers who get the advantage. Companies save as much as $11,000 per year for workers staying home half the time.
Trump signs federal skills-based hiring executive order
"Today, I'll sign an executive order that directs the federal government to replace outdated...degree-based hiring with skills-based hiring," Trump said Friday during a meeting with the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.
What workers need to know about protests — on and off the job
Workers may run some employment risk if they participate in protests or other forms of activism. Most U.S. workers are at-will employees, meaning they can be fired without notice and for any reason.
US jobs recovery plateaus as coronavirus case surge threatens economy
The number of unemployed Americans filing for jobless benefits dropped almost imperceptibly last week, evidence the job markets recovery is slowing
Extra $600 in unemployment ends next month as millions of Americans remain out of work
Even as unemployment remains at an 80-year high, Congress is considering letting the extra $600 a week in jobless benefits expire at the end of July.
Bankruptcy is extra burden for some job seekers
Federal law allows private employers to turn down a job applicant because of a past bankruptcy filing


















