Labor Department is implementing a new methodology for calculating H-2A wage rates that could save employers an estimated $2.5 billion a year. In an interim final rule to be published in Thursday's ...

Major minimum wage increases take effect in 22 states during 2026, benefiting millions of American workers as wages rise above the federal $7.25 minimum.

The moderation in job creation reflects a broader shift that took hold through 2025, as firms became increasingly cautious amid policy uncertainty, tighter labor supply, and slower momentum in ...