The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Accepting a new job with a higher salary is a major step toward financial independence. It’s a moment of pride and a chance to build a better future. However, that bigger paycheck can have a hidden downside for many low to moderate-income families. They often face the loss of critical…

A CEO's controversial LinkedIn post proposing a $20 job interview fee sparked debate. While he called it a 'thought exercise' to deter underqualified applicants, the idea was widely criticised by professionals.

Australia’s job market is facing a paradox. Employers across every major sector – from construction to healthcare – report crippling skills shortages.

The U.S. labor market is showing its most significant signs of strain in nearly four years, with the number of Americans continuing to draw unemployment benefits climbing to its highest point since November 2021.

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Gen Z's entrance into the job market hasn't been easy. Between an economic slowdown, the disappearance of entry-level jobs thanks to AI, and government policy changes that have affected the number of available positions in sectors like public health and nonprofits, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to get a…

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years

The government is adding an extra year, and an extra £45m, to its scheme in England to help people find work

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Ohio's House Bill 395 would create a public registry of job applicants who miss interviews without notice. Supporters say it promotes accountability for benefit claimants, while critics warn it risks duplicating existing systems and unfairly penalising vulnerable people.

The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.