California law would let you ignore after-hours calls, texts from work

The proposed bill would offer employees a better work-life balance by not having their time interrupted by messages after finishing the work day.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Jobless claims drop to 210,000, GDP outperforms
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First time unemployment claims dropped to 210,000 this month. US GDP also slightly outperformed estimates.

9-to-5 jobs: An outdated idea?
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Most Americans say they are over the typical 9-to-5 job, with figures from a new poll showing that more than half feel that kind of schedule no longer works for them, while some believe jobs without a flexible schedule is an outdated idea.

Remote workers are living increasingly further from their main offices, study finds

Employees are living increasingly further from their offices, a new study found, as the average distance between an employees' home and their company offices has increased compared to before the COVID pandemic. 

Layoffs jump to highest for any February since 2009, report says

Last month marked the highest layoff total for the month of February in data going back to 2009, according to U.S. outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Colorado police department's 4-day workweek leads to better response times

The Golden Police Department switched employees to a 32-hour workweek while still paying for 40 hours. Here's what it found after the six-month pilot program ended.

Mesa Public Schools to cut jobs
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The Valley's largest school district is expected to cut hundreds of full-time positions beginning next school year. Mesa Public Schools says an enrollment drop is to blame for the 385 jobs that are expected to be cut. The cuts will include a mix of teachers, professional staff and administrators.

Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs

Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending. 

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

Internet networking pioneer Cisco Systems is jettisoning more than 4,000 employees, joining the parade of technology companies in a trend that has helped boost their profits and stock prices while providing a sobering reminder of the job insecurity hanging over an industry increasingly embracing artificial intelligence.