Many U.S. workers have been socked by cuts in hours or pay during the pandemic. The effects could linger in meager wage growth for years.
Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
Another 857,000 workers file for unemployment as layoffs persist amid COVID-19 pandemic
857K more workers sought unemployment last weeks as layoffs persist during COVID-19 crisis
Economy added 1.4M jobs in August as unemployment fell to 8.4% amid persistent COVID-19 outbreaks
The U.S. economy added 1.4M jobs in August as COVID-19 cases remained high in some hot-spot states while others continued to reopen as outbreaks eased
Unemployment claims figures could be much lower because of new seasonal adjustment approach
Unemployment claims for last week and going forward could be lower because of a new seasonal adjustment method
Coronavirus pandemic likely to leave legacy of fear and uncertainty that holds back economy for decades
The COVID-19 crisis is creating fear and uncertainty that could dampen investment and economic growth for up to 70 years, a study finds.
Trump, Biden tout contrasting economic plans. Which will restore jobs lost in the pandemic faster?
Biden wants to raise taxes, boost spending to recover jobs lost in pandemic. Trump wants more cuts to taxes, regulations and more tariffs on China.
What the Fed’s shift toward lower rates means for borrowers, savers, markets and the economy
The Fed has adopted a new policy that emphasizes low unemployment and lets inflation run hotter. Her’s what it means for you, markets, the economy
Fed announces landmark policy shift to spur inflation, job growth, keeping rates low longer
Fed Chair Powell unveiled a plan to let inflation run above target to make up for years of low price increases. It would keep rates near zero longer
‘What am I going to do at 55?’: More temporary layoffs could become permanent during COVID-19 recession
More temporary layoffs and furloughs are likely to become permanent job cuts, economists say, prolonging the labor market’s recovery
1.1M more workers file for unemployment as tally remains at historic high during COVID-19 crisis
Another 1.1M workers file initial jobless claims, a measure of layoffs, as COVID-19 spikes ease in some states, linger in others