United States Department of Labor Archives - CFO

Jobless Claims Rise; Labor Market Stays Tight

Workplace Issues

Jobless Claims Rise; Labor Market Stays Tight

Despite operating at or near full employment, the economy does not show signs of overheating.

By William Sprouse | June 22, 2017

U.S. Layoffs Fall for Second Straight Month

Workplace Issues

U.S. Layoffs Fall for Second Straight Month

But March headcount reductions were still nearly 32% higher than one year ago.

By Matthew Heller | April 1, 2016

Job Cuts Continue to Rise In Energy Sector

Workplace Issues

Job Cuts Continue to Rise In Energy Sector

Layoffs at U.S. companies in February were up 22% from a year ago.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 3, 2016

January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market

January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market

While U.S. job growth slowed to 151,000 jobs after a year-end surge, the unemployment rate fell to an eight-year low.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 5, 2016

U.S. Productivity Falls Sharply Lower

U.S. Productivity Falls Sharply Lower

More workers were hired and many put in more hours, but overall they produced less, said the Labor Department.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 4, 2016

Labor Costs Stagnant

Labor Costs Stagnant

The U.S. employment cost index rose just 0.2% in the second quarter, the smallest increase in 33 years.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 31, 2015

Sloppy Benefit Plan Audits Putting Employers at Risk

Human Capital & Careers

Sloppy Benefit Plan Audits Putting Employers at Risk

After 45 days, major deficiencies in employee benefit plan audits start costing employers $1,100 per day in fines.

By David Katz | June 25, 2015

Producer Prices Rise, Easing Deflationary Concerns

Producer Prices Rise, Easing Deflationary Concerns

Labor Department numbers for May should bolster the argument for an interest rate increase later this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 12, 2015

May Job Growth Much Higher Than Predicted

May Job Growth Much Higher Than Predicted

Latest jobs report may ease anxiety over how the U.S. economy would rebound from the first-quarter contraction.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 5, 2015

Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in April

Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in April

The latest price index data may leave the Fed with 'less scope to delay raising interest rates.'

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 22, 2015

Is Wage Growth Breaking Out?

Is Wage Growth Breaking Out?

First-quarter data show that U.S. wages and salaries are beginning to rise after years of stagnation.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 30, 2015

Before Firing an Employee …

Workplace Issues

Before Firing an Employee …

... be sure you ask these 10 questions, says the general counsel for LegalZoom.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 5, 2015

Small Businesses, Franchises Fuel December Hiring

Small Businesses, Franchises Fuel December Hiring

Companies with 49 employees or fewer produced 43% of all private-sector job gains last month, according to ADP.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 7, 2015

Job Openings Number Points to Labor Market Recovery

Job Openings Number Points to Labor Market Recovery

An important data item in Janet Yellen's employment dashboard signals continued recovery of the U.S. labor market.

By | September 10, 2014