Employment - Observer News Group

Key Job Sectors Drive September Employment Surge of 336,000

by Stefi Mar | Oct 10, 2023 | Bakersfield, Employment, Front Page, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 6 that American employers added 336,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent. 

4.65% Of All Bakersfield Jobs Are in the Construction Industry, Below U.S. Average

by Stefi Mar | Aug 8, 2023 | Bakersfield, Employment, Features | 0

The Great Recession left a lasting impact on the American economy, especially in the housing market. The subprime mortgage crisis, which ravaged the housing industry from 2007 to 2010, resulted in the widespread devaluation of residential homes and discouraged builders from investing in new housing construction. As a consequence, the number of new housing construction starts plummeted, and the repercussions of the recession continue to be felt in the construction industry to this day.

Home Depot Faces a lawsuit alleging discrimination against disabled African American Veterans

by Stefi Mar | Jul 25, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Employment, Features, Los Angeles, Valleys | 0

Home improvement retailer Home Depot is facing a civil rights lawsuit filed by Larry and Denise Boggs, disabled African American veterans, who claim the company purposefully discriminated against them and denied them services based on their race and disabilities. 

Study Finds Six-Figure Earners Also Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck

by Jovi | Feb 7, 2023 | Economy, Employment, Front Page | 0

In 2022, the economy proved as volatile as ever, with less disposable income and greater unpredictability.

President Biden Praises Jobs Report, ‘We are Moving in the Right Direction’

by News Observer | Jan 10, 2023 | Employment, Joe biden, World & Nation | 0

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In December, the United States added 223,000 jobs, exceeding expectations…

More Employers Demanding Employees Return to the Office

by News Observer | Jan 10, 2023 | Employment, Features, National | 0

Josh Wright runs a small eCommerce business that helps consumers get good deals on cell phones and plans but doesn’t believe employers should demand everyone return to the office.