Jobs

More jobless getting aid than in past even as cutoffs loom

Far more Americans are receiving unemployment benefits than the last time the jobless rate was at the current 6.1%, thanks to a major expansion of the federal safety net that has provided aid to millions of people out of work.

FAA approves database to help weed out bad pilots

According to the FAA, the database will keep a record of a pilot's employment history, training, qualifications and drug and alcohol records. It will also include FAA summaries of unsatisfactory pilot applications for new certificates or ratings. Air carriers will be required to review the information when considering a pilot for employment.

GDP prints unrevised 6.4%

The U.S. economy grew less than expected in the three months through March, according to a second estimate released Thursday.

ZipRecruiter IPO: 5 things to know

ZipRecruiter is taking its business to the next level and is Wall Street's newest public company ready to cash in on the tight job market.