Columbus, OH

Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 25, 2023. It has since been updated. Inflation has a significant impact on pay gaps and housing crises. Inflation refers to the rate at which the general price of goods and services in an economy increases over time, and the purchasing power of money decreases, meaning that each dollar buys fewer goods. In the context of job pay, it can deteriorate the real value of wages over time, meaning the purchasing power of workers will be reduced, and they will not be able to buy as much with their wages as before. To highlight the effect of inflation on the job market, a user on Reddit (u/Benjamin5431) shared a shocking revelation that left many people with questions and worries about the future regarding inflation.

Employee realizes older co-workers bought houses with same job highlighting how rough workers have it now

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In a nutshell: It's getting harder to land a job these days, which is why a lot of candidates are turning to generative AI for help. But this shortcut may be backfiring as overwhelmed recruiters get swamped with low-quality, robot-written submissions. According to...

Recruiters overwhelmed as 57% of young applicants are using ChatGPT for job resumes

While the weekly jobless claim numbers that come out every Thursday are notoriously volatile, they can reveal trends over time — especially when it comes to people who have been unemployed for a while. Last week’s numbers revealed more than 1.8 million people in that category, the most since...

What are “ghost jobs”, and why are so many unemployed workers frustrated with them?

In today's workplace, it's not uncommon to hear employers lament the difficulty of finding reliable workers. Phrases like, "No one wants to work anymore" or "we hire them, but they never show up" can be heard from companies of every size in every industry. But how accurate are these claims? Is the growing shortage of workers and increase in absenteeism really due to a lack of commitment, or is something more complex contributing to these trends?

Why Your Employees Aren't Showing Up—And How to Fix It

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New projection data shows which jobs could see employment shrink from 2023 to 2033, including typists, mining roof bolters, and order clerks.

The 15 fastest-shrinking jobs in the US

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You can still stay active with a job or new career after you retire. Maybe one of these positions might appeal to you.

12 Great Jobs for Retirees That Pay More Than Minimum Wage

New Jersey State

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Membership in unions varies from state to state across the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a report on union membership in 2023 that included a comparison of key economic factors....

The 10 States With the Most Union Members — How Do They Compare to States With the Fewest?

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I've lived in Spain for seven years and had my first child here. Both my husband and I got four months of paid parental leave.

I'm an American living in Spain. Both my husband and I had 4 months of paid parental leave, which helped us ease into parenthood.

California State

Thousands of unexpected layoffs now hit California as more companies file WARN notices, advising of upcoming job cuts in the state. It’s important to note that under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, an employer with more than 100 full-time workers must provide a 60-day notice before laying off 50 or more people at a single site.

Thousands of Unexpected Layoffs Now Hit California

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Looking for work? Join the club. The share of U.S. workers who are on the job hunt has reached the highest level in over a decade, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. New labor market data released Monday show that over 28% of respondents said they were actively looking for a job in July. That's the highest reading since the question was first asked in March 2014, when just under 32% said the same.

Here's Why Americans Are Looking for Jobs at Record Levels

Are you wondering where layoffs are now affecting the most people? Job cuts in the US have risen drastically this year. However, there are some states where people have been affected more than others. Franknez.com provides Americans with the latest layoff news so you can stay up-to-date on which businesses...

Here Are Where Layoffs Are Now Affecting The Most People

Some blue-collar jobs require special training or manual work, but they also come with a big paycheck.

14 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $100,000 a Year

When conducting company layoffs or reorganizations, some employers may face this legally risky situation: denying reinstatement to an employee coming off FMLA leave. As you know, the Family and Medical Leave Act provides 12 weeks of job-protected leave per year to eligible employees for several qualifying conditions. And when the...

FMLA Leave: 6 Legal Ways to Deny Reinstatement

Florida State

I’m back with the latest. SunFlora, the Florida-based CBD company with a reputation for bold marketing, is now in a legal haze facing a proposed class action in Carroll v. Sunflora, Inc., 8:24CV02047, filed in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida for allegedly bombarding consumers with illegal robocalls. Plaintiff, a Florida resident who claims she never agreed to receive SunFlora’s prerecorded calls promoting CBD products, is at the center of this legal drama for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA).

SUNFLORA’S CBD ROBOCALL FIASCO: Privacy Promises or Just Blowing Smoke?

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Providers of Denver’s traditionally homeless have been finding unhoused migrants in their lines, too, in search of everything from diapers to shampoo. An organization that for decades has provided services to Denver’s unhoused, Haven of Hope, may land a $6 million contract to administer the Denver Asylum Seekers Program for the migrants.

Denver postpones vote on $6M contract for migrant program with homeless services provider

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking skepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a four-year degree. As the youngest generation in the workforce debates the...

Meet the Gen Zers skipping college to take blue-collar jobs and launch trade businesses: ‘One of the smartest decisions I ever made’

Tennessee State

Each year, more than 8,000 people are convicted for unlawful possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). About 90% of those cases arose from gun possession by a felon. Firearm prosecutions are reportedly “the third most common federal offense.” Such prosecutions are even more common in some districts, including the Middle District of Tennessee where over 42% of cases involve § 922(g). Section 922(g) is the law that prohibits felons, and certain other groups, from possessing firearms. The Sixth Circuit has now taken a big step in defining the constitutionality of the law, holding that a person only loses his Second Amendment rights under § 922(g) by committing a crime that involves danger to others or the community.

The Second Amendment Permits The Disarming of “Dangerous” Felons

Have you ever wondered what jobs make the highest salaries in the United States? Maybe you want to plan your future career, or maybe you just want to know how your salary compares to the top-paying professions. From healthcare to information technology to law, many industries employ professionals who earn...

15 Occupations Paying Americans Big Money

You could be working in a field that can make you money and offer great opportunities. Here are 14 jobs that pay over $50,000 and will see large spikes in job openings.

14 Jobs With the Most Openings That Pay $50,000 or More

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Laid-Off Workers Gain Influence on Social Media, Raising Concerns for Employers

Waves of mass layoffs during the past two years have generated a new trend: layoff influencers who use social media to vent feelings, get assistance with...

Laid-Off Workers Gain Influence on Social Media, Raising Concerns for Employers

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