Department Of Labor news and trends

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
Economy // March 26, 2026

The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire’ Labor Market
Economy // December 24, 2025

There was a decline in initial claims for unemployment together with an increase in insured employment last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Labor Department Inspector General to Review Economic Data Collection and Reporting
Economy // September 10, 2025

The Labor Department’s Office of the Inspector General said Wednesday (Sept. 10) that it has begun a review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “challenges” in collecting and reporting economic data.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Labor Department Rescinds Guidance About Crypto and 401(k) Investment Menus
Cryptocurrency // May 28, 2025

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has rescinded a 2022 compliance assistance release that directed fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” before adding cryptocurrency options to the investment menus for 401(k) retirement plans.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?

August 14, 2024
Inflation is at a multiyear low, according to July’s Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation

January 15, 2024
Wage hikes and new regulations impacting the ways in which gig workers are classified may shake up online platforms, pinching profits and spurring consolidation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs

January 11, 2024
The end of inflation? The end of the pinch to paycheck-to-paycheck wallets? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Jobless Claims Tick Up Amid Summertime Slowdown

August 13, 2026
Jobless claims inched up last week in a move Bloomberg reported could be due to seasonal employment patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low

March 26, 2026
The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Jobless Claims Decline by 10,000 Amid ‘No Hire, No Fire’ Labor Market

December 24, 2025
There was a decline in initial claims for unemployment together with an increase in insured employment last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Labor Department Inspector General to Review Economic Data Collection and Reporting

September 10, 2025
The Labor Department’s Office of the Inspector General said Wednesday (Sept. 10) that it has begun a review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “challenges” in collecting and reporting economic data.  Get the...