Arizona's unemployment agency 'accuracy team' lost half its workforce before pandemic: audit

An audit of Arizona's unemployment agency showed its "accuracy team' lost half of its workforce before COVID-19 pandemic, possibly leading to some unemployment applications falling through the cracks.

Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike

Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.

Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15

Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.

US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades

The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Arizona is back to pre-pandemic unemployment levels, report says

A new report says Arizona's job market has fully recovered to pre-pandemic numbers, but why are some industries struggling to still find employees? A shift in the employment pool, an expert says.

Labor shortage woes: Applicants ghosting potential employers
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As labor shortages continue across the country, a new trend is emerging that's making it even harder for companies to find workers. Instead of being ghosted by employers, applicants are turning the tables and ghosting potential employers. Aubrey Stark with Express Employment Professionals joined FOX 10 on the phone to chat about it.

Walmart calls corporate employees back to office, global tech team to stay remote

“We will transition to working together in our campus offices on a more regular basis starting the week of Nov. 8.,” Chief People Officer Donna Morris said

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.

Phoenix Police Department struggling to hire enough experienced, new officers

The Phoenix Police Department is ramping up efforts to recruit experienced and new officers after losing at least 250 officers within the last year and a half.

US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states, including Arizona, over COVID rules

OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.

Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process

Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.