Jobs

A weakening U.S. economy spilled into the job market in March as employers added just 126,000 jobs -- the fewest since December 2013 -- snapping a 12-month streak of gains above 200,000.

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dropped significantly last week, a sign of a strong job market despite evidence of tepid economic growth in the opening months of 2015.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A long legal battle over accusations that a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm demeaned women and held them to a different standard than their male colleagues became a flashpoint in the ongoing discussion about gender inequity at elite technology and venture capital firms.

The two federal government surveys used to show the employment picture differ on whether New Jersey gained or lost jobs in February.

New data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows strong job growth in New Jersey at the beginning of 2015, and for the past two years.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Quitting your job - all but unheard of during and after the Great Recession - is becoming more common again. That could mean pay raises are coming for more Americans.

The new law states that Garden State employers with 15 or more workers cannot inquire about a job applicant's criminal history until completion of an initial interview.

New Jersey's environment for wealth creation is close to average, according to the RegentAtlantic New Jersey Wealth Index (RANJWI).

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers added a vigorous 257,000 jobs in January, and wages jumped by the most in six years - evidence that the job market is accelerating closer to full health.

The improving U.S. economy brings with it a very high demand for workers that possess skill sets in certain specialized job areas, however, many companies are struggling to find those type of workers.