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Wichita State Business Research Center examines labor market trends

Wichita State Business Research Center examines labor market trends

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Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research was recently asked (by Wallet Hub) about labor market issues and provided the following information on what staff are observing: Why do employers have difficulty filling positions? The three driving forces behind employers experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants are demographics, an overheated economy, and …

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Labor Shortage: How "Fairer Labor" Can Bring Women Back

Labor Shortage: How “Fairer Labor” Can Bring Women Back

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The nationwide labor shortage in the United States is about to complete its second year. More than three million people have been missing since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and many of them are women. Despite a slight progression in the decline in female unemployment over the past month, their overall employment rate has …

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US labor market remains tight despite continued claims hitting 10-month high

US labor market remains tight despite continued claims hitting 10-month high

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Weekly jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 230,000 Continuing claims rise by 62,000 to 1.671 million WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, indicating a still tight and strong labor market despite growing fears of a recession as the Reserve federal government is …

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Operators of 13 Pittsburgh-area McDonald's locations charged with child labor violations

Operators of 13 Pittsburgh-area McDonald’s locations charged with child labor violations

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Thirteen McDonald’s franchises in the Pittsburgh area are accused of violating child labor laws by allegedly employing 101 14- and 15-year-olds outside authorized working hours, the Labor Department announced Monday. Santonastasso Enterprises LLC, which is owned and operated by John and Kathleen Santonastasso and based in Bridgeville, Pa., a borough about 10 miles southwest of …

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Owner of 13 McDonald's restaurants charged with child labor violations

Owner of 13 McDonald’s restaurants charged with child labor violations

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The US Department of Labor discovered 101 child labor violations at 13 McDonald’s restaurants in western Pennsylvania. The restaurants are owned by Santonastasso Enterprises of Bridgeville. The Department of Labor said the company paid a fine of $57,332. The government said the franchise owner allowed 14- and 15-year-old employees to work outside authorized hours. Violations …

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Sandra Jauregui, center, a fast-food worker for 14 years, and other workers in the industry rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, demanding that fast-food companies such as McDonald’s, In-N-Out Burger and Chipotle stop seeking to repeal Assembly Bill 257, which creates a government-run labor council for the industry.

California restaurants collect 1 million signatures to challenge new fast food labor law

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Sandra Jauregui, center, a fast food worker for 14 years, and other industry workers rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, demanding that fast food companies such as McDonald’s, In- N-Out Burger and Chipotle stop seeking to repeal Assembly Bill 257, which creates a government-run labor council for the industry. …

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Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is 'a threat to our economy'

Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is ‘a threat to our economy’

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While that may be unlikely in a politically divided Washington, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said immigration reform is what lawmakers should be top of mind after Friday’s November jobs report was showed stronger results than expected, but a persistent skills gap. Friday’s report showed growth in overall employment levels as well as average hourly earnings …

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The labor market is still very strong, but that means a recession next year could hurt even more

The labor market is still very strong, but that means a recession next year could hurt even more

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The United States added more payrolls than expected in November, marking another month of strong growth. This expansion, along with even higher wages, is good news for workers who are still changing jobs. This scorching job market could mean more economic problems later on as the Federal Reserve steps in. Loading Something is loading. Thank …

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