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Unemployment etiquette
by
Eve Troeh
Dec 30, 2011
Unemployment may throw a wrench into your personal relationships. Learn tips -- for the employed and unemployed -- on how to navigate tricky social situations so you keep your relationships even in the face of job loss.
Weekly jobless numbers conflict with employment trend
Dec 29, 2011
The Labor Department says jobless claims were up by 15,000 last week, to 381,000. But as Richard DeKaser explains, the bigger picture still shows things looking up in the job market.
Jobless picture slowly improving in U.S.
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 29, 2011
The number of people applying for unemployment rose slightly last week, but the monthly average fell to its lowest level since 2008.
Double-digit unemployment? These firms can't find workers
Dec 24, 2011
In Los Angeles, clothing makers are trying to ride a growth wave, if only they could find people to hire
Earning a degree of difficulty at Casino College
Dec 22, 2011
Down and out, many students at Casino College still hope for a shot at the big time
Lower jobless claims, better consumer sentiment point to improved outlook
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 22, 2011
Jack Ablin discusses how today's economic numbers point to a brighter future.
Understanding the year-end unemployment drop
Dec 22, 2011
What's behind the drop in unemployment claims?
For public good, not for profit.
Payroll tax cut could expire on Jan. 1
by
Bob Moon
Dec 21, 2011
No deal in Congress would mean that the payroll tax would rise by 2 percent, and unemployment benefits would be drastically cut.
With no payroll tax deal, unemployment benefits also at risk
Dec 21, 2011
If Congress fails to extend a payroll tax cut, federal jobless benefits will stop too.
Weekly jobless numbers hit three year low
Dec 15, 2011
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims this week has fallen to the lowest point since May of 2008 -- and it isn't just holiday retail hiring causing the shift.