Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't, according to data
To better understand how access to a remote schedule varies by a worker's ability, job type, and demographics, accessiBe ...
These 6 metros have the highest share of remote workers. Here's what they reveal about the future of remote work
Remote work led to a rise in cross-metro work, where employees can work in a different metro area from their manager. As The ...
California’s unemployment rate rose in December. How does it compare to other states?
California’s unemployment rate increased once again in December, keeping it among the highest in the country, according to ...
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials ...
Economy grew 2.8% in 2024, holding strong despite high interest rates
The new data were published Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in its report for gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.
Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented
ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org's 2024 State of Computer Science in Education report to understand the gender gap ...
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2026 COLA prediction finally released ― Trump could change everything now
The Social Security Cost-of-Living (COLA) prediction for 2026 is out and there's both good news and bad news. Retirees also ...
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Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials
In the Alaska Capitol, legislators are considering whether the wages of regular state employees should be raised to fill a ...
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Bird-Dogging ‘Waste, Fraud, Abuse’ of Trillion-Dollar COVID Business Loans
Whenever an epic national disaster happens, Congressional squabbling over relief funds is certain to follow as it undoubtedly ...
'Tremendous challenges going forward': Over half of US states are bleeding cash and going broke, researchers say — here's why and what it means for you
Across the country, states aren't doing very well with their budgets. In fact, 27 U.S. states didn't have the money to pay their bills as of the end of fiscal year 2023, according to nonpartisan think ...
California state worker unions eye salary increases, telework as contract negotiations begin
Unions representing engineers and healthcare workers hope to recruit and retain more civil servants with stronger contracts with the state.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.