The U.S. labor market is weaker than headline unemployment data suggests, with rising involuntary part-time work masking ...

Discover why very low unemployment might harm the economy, leading to inflation and productivity issues. Learn the economic implications of a low jobless rate.

Oregon’s unemployment rate — a persistent sore spot for politicians and business groups — was the nation’s highest or second-highest state rate for 43 consecutive months (April 2001 to October 2004) ...

A cooling labor market doesn’t have to catch you off guard — here’s how to build a safety net and protect your income.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not define people as “unemployed” unless they are actively looking for work. In the bureau’s Employment Situation report for June, 5.4 million people did not ...

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits hit a four-month low last week, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor. There were 218,000 jobless claims in the week ending ...

According to our Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, The worst parts of the U.S. unemployment situation in the fall of 2025 include: The rise in long-term unemployment, A stalling job ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York’s maximum unemployment benefit increased by more than $300 on Monday, meaning some could start getting up to $869 per week. More than 50% of unemployed New Yorkers can ...