Employment
What Will Happen If Trump Cancels Work Permits for Asylum Seekers?
A social worker explains how the president's latest memo could affect asylum seekers as they await the outcome of their court proceedings.
What Would Closing the Border Mean for the Thousands of American Citizens Who Cross It Each Day for Work?
If President Donald Trump were to close the border, these people's daily lives (and in many cases, their livelihoods), would be deeply affected.
Forty-Seven Senators Oppose the Trump Administration's Proposed SNAP Restrictions
In a letter, the lawmakers urge the USDA to reconsider a proposed rule that would make it harder for able-bodied adults without children to receive food assistance.
We're Hiring an Assistant Editor for Social Media and Engagement
This new hire will oversee our social media outreach and help build a deeper relationship with our audience.
Viewfinder: Inside Kenya's Floriculture Industry
A woman picks roses inside a greenhouse at Wildfire Flowers on February 13th, 2019, in Naivasha, Kenya.
The Trump Administration Wants to Restrict SNAP to Increase Employment. Research Says That Won't Work.
The vast majority of poor, able-bodied adults without dependents using SNAP are employed—and for those who aren't, cracking down on benefits is not likely to help.
The Social Security Administration Has a New Plan to Flag Undocumented Workers to Employers
Immigrant rights analysts warn that there's much room for error in the SSA's records—and that notifications could cost people their jobs.
What Would Happen If the Federal Government Gave Citizens Guaranteed Employment?
Many Americans still desperately need good jobs. Among the fixes gaining traction at the moment, particularly on the left, is the idea of a federal jobs guarantee.
Viewfinder: Inspecting Santa Candidates in Germany
An employee at the job center in the city of Rostock, Germany, inspects candidates for a position at the center's Santa Claus agency on December 11th, 2018.
How Many People Would Be Helped by a Federal Jobs Guarantee?
A new report looks at the concept of a federal job guarantee—and who might be helped and hurt by such a program.
A Bipartisan Approach to Paid Family Leave
A report authored by researchers from the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute reviews the options for a national family leave program.
Three Key Numbers From the May Jobs Report
Retail, construction, and health care post particularly strong employment gains.
This Week in Threats to Workers' Rights
A Supreme Court ruling, Elon Musk's union drama, and more.
How Ban the Box Can Lead to Even More Racial Discrimination by Employers
On the question of whether preventing employers from asking about criminal history really leads to more equitable hiring practices, the evidence is disturbingly mixed.
Snapshots of American Unions Through the Ages
Twelve photos that show the evolution of the U.S. labor movement from the early 1900s to today.
Inside the New Push in Washington to Pass Paid Family Leave
Marco Rubio has a new plan to offer paid family leave through Social Security. Here's how it stacks up against the other proposals.
Instead of Going to Court, Corporations Pay Lobbyists for Favorable Results
Corporations that have higher numbers of employment cases brought against them spend more money on lobbyists, who help influence courts and change labor laws.
These Two Charts Show What's Good (and Bad) About the U.S. Economy
The jobs gap is finally closed. But there are still some glaring weaknesses in the economy.
Why Are Migrant Workers' Passports Still Being Held Hostage in the UAE?
Despite existing laws, multiple big and small organizations in the UAE continue to take away the passports of foreign employees, entrapping employees into a byzantine system of human rights violations and forced employment.
Will Trump's New Executive Order on Apprenticeship Programs Do Anything for the Middle Class?
At least one economist is skeptical.
Can Apprenticeships Save the Middle Class?
The Trump administration is doubling down on the workforce development model that made the president a (reality television) star: apprenticeships.
This Chart Helps Explain Why People in the Rust Belt Are Fed Up
The U.S. doesn’t spend enough money on labor market adjustment programs.
Does Ban the Box Work?
New research suggests the policies—aimed at helping ex-offenders find work—can backfire.