San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices
Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.
Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.
Arizona raises minimum wage by $1.05, but will it help? An economic expert weighs in
Some small businesses in Arizona say they've already been paying above minimum wage despite the state raising it by $1.05 this year so that they can retain good employees.
Some small businesses in Arizona say they've already been paying above minimum wage despite the state raising it by $1.05 this year so that they can retain good employees.
Virginia minimum wage to increase to $12 starting Jan. 1; DC's Initiative 82 going into effect in 2023
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.
North Carolina Chick-fil-A owner fined for violating child labor laws, paying workers in food: report
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
Philadelphia organization surprises young single mothers with new apartments, jobs
The NOMO Foundation, which strives to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing Philadelphia's youth, surprised four young single mothers with new, fully-furnished apartments in the organization's new Tom Reid Village Residential Housing Building in West Philadelphia.
The NOMO Foundation, which strives to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing Philadelphia's youth, surprised four young single mothers with new, fully-furnished apartments in the organization's new Tom Reid Village Residential Housing Building in West Philadelphia.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: ‘If you’re sick ... prove it to us’
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
Women file lawsuit against Twitter, allege discrimination in Musk's mass layoffs
The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings.
The discrimination lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges over Musk's decimation of Twitter's workforce through mass layoffs and firings.
New York Times journalists, other employees go on 24-hour strike
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
These US states are raising minimum wage in 2023, with 4 above $15
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
San Francisco investigating Twitter for suspicious office makeover
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
Snow plow driver shortage to create headaches in Oregon, other Western states
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
This decline in workers is leading to a decline in snow-removal services that would normally be provided to quickly clear roadways.
Playing video games can help you develop skills for your career, study finds
Researchers in England found that gaming helped people sharpen their problem-solving and spatial skills in their careers.
Researchers in England found that gaming helped people sharpen their problem-solving and spatial skills in their careers.
More Americans getting a second job as high inflation rages
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
Rail workers say deal to avoid strike won't resolve quality-of-life concerns
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes another strike at 16 hospitals
If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.
If no deal is reached, nurses at 14 hospitals will go on strike for 20 days. But at two hospitals, nurses have chosen to strike with no set end date.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.