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Legislation moving through Congress would make 12 weeks of paid leave available to most workers. Here’s what we know about the policy so far.

A North Texas man thought he’d finally found a job in his field- but it turned out to be a scam. NBC 5 Responds reporter Diana Zoga shows you what happened and how to protect yourself.

After workers at three Buffalo, New York, stores petitioned for a vote on whether to unionize, Starbucks asked the NLRB to let all 450 workers in the city vote.

The question of one’s vaccination status is becoming increasingly relevant and, in an increasing number of cases, a condition of employment.

Workplace disputes are emerging between those who are vaccinated against Covid and those who are not.

Americans who applied for federal benefits weeks or months ago can still get them past the Labor Day expiration date.

Research shows an overwhelming majority of Americans say they aren’t working in their dream job.

As college costs skyrocket, interest in more affordable alternatives has spiked during the Covid pandemic.

The August 2021 jobs report showed that Black unemployment rose last month compared with declines for white, Asian and Hispanic workers.

More than a third of the unemployed have been out of work for at least six months, as federal jobless benefits expire and a national eviction ban was overturned.

The hiring blitz at bars and restaurants came to an abrupt halt in August as Covid-19 cases and a lack of workers kept employers from adding to payrolls.

August’s employment report is expected to show another strong month for hiring, but it could also give a glimpse at how Covid is impacting the economy.

Texas is one of the hardest working states, according to a new study from WalletHub.

More companies will pay for college, yet this valuable workplace benefit is often overlooked.

Fewer hourly employees worked shifts in August, according to Homebase data, suggesting the Covid delta variant is dampening economic activity.

Companies from McDonald’s to Walgreens have raised pay to attract workers amid the labor shortage. However, HR experts say that’s not enough.

Private payrolls rose just 374,000 for the month, well below estimates but above July’s 326,000, according to ADP.

The big-box retailer is staffing up as companies cope with fierce competition for workers and a strained global supply chain.

As jobs open up, many workers are planning to seek new roles in the coming months. Here’s what to think about before you leap at that next opportunity.

Worker interest in remote jobs grew significantly during the Covid pandemic, according to a Glassdoor analysis. That interest is unlikely to wane.