For the fourth quarter of 2024, we highlight significant new employer obligations in 18 states. We highlight new state and local employment laws impacting the workplace, including new and updated paid ...

Nonfarm employment increased by more than 400,000 in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The total number employed reached over 151 million, close to the level seen in February ...

Local economies realize distinct benefits from the activities of local small businesses. Small businesses, in turn, can realize competitive advantages by employing a local focus in their service and ...

Employment in the transportation sector will grow, while clerical jobs will decline, according to a recent report. State Government Employment on the Rise Local and state government employment is ...

Local employment conditions appear to be holding up better than expected given federal-government cutbacks and their ripple effects across the broader economy. “Is the situation as dire as we were ...