US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.

Tempe takes new approach to getting people working again with 'job monsoon'

The city of Tempe is using a "job monsoon" approach to getting people working again after the COVID-19 pandemic left many businesses short-staffed.

Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

Arizona's unemployment agency offering 'return-to-work' bonuses

If you qualify under certain requirements, you may receive up to $2,000 in a "return-to-work" bonus from Arizona's unemployment agency.

Report: Full-time minimum wage workers can only afford rent in 7% of US counties

A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that full-time minimum-wage workers can’t afford rent in most areas of the U.S.

Now hiring: Deer Valley Unified needs bus drivers
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The Deer Valley Unified School District is holding a transportation career fair until noon on July 16 in hopes of hiring more bus drivers. FOX 10's Ty Brennan was allowed to get behind the wheel and test drive one.

American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers

McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.

Workers at Frito-Lay's Kansas plant strike over long hours, unfair wages

Hundreds of Frito-Lay workers are on strike at the company's plant in Kansas. They say they're being required to work 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

Gov. Ducey taps federal cash to boost unemployment fund

The move by the Republican governor is designed to prevent insurance premiums paid by businesses from soaring. And it came on the same week that an extra $300 per week in pay for unemployed workers will stop under a Ducey order designed to force people to return to work.

Gila River Hotels and Casinos hosting job fair on July 13

The Gila Rivers Hotels and Casinos is looking to hire employees for various departments and positions at Tuesday's job fair.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.

4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers

Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.

Coors Light will pay you $5,000 to ‘chill’ this summer

Coors Light is hiring people across seven cities -- including Tampa -- to get paid $5,000 to do what they probably are already doing this summer: chilling.