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US payroll growth slowed in August, dented by spread of Delta variantÂ
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the Delta...
States that cut federal jobless benefits early saw little change in job growth
States that halted the boosted federal unemployment benefits prior to their deadline have so far seen roughly the same job growth as the states...
Baton Rouge area sees slight job growth in July
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped to 2,217 last week, despite the ongoing surge in coronavirus cases. There were 5% fewer claims than...
US jobless claims rise for first time in five weeksÂ
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have...
Louisiana’s economic recovery ranks 46th among states, according to ULL reportÂ
Even as the U.S. economy bounces back from the COVID-19-induced turmoil of the 2020, Louisiana is facing one of the slowest recoveries among individual...
State’s jobless rate continues to fall but remains higher than US average
The unemployment rate in Louisiana dropped to 6.6% in July, down from 9.1% a year ago and from 6.9% in June. However, unemployment in...
Is America entering a productivity boom? Many economists think so
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in worker productivity that could rival the tech boom of the early aughts, according to federal data. Â
As companies...
What constitutes a living wage for a single person in Louisiana?
A Louisiana resident needs an annual salary of about $29,250 before taxes to get by without outside help and stay above the poverty line,...
Louisiana population grows 2.7% over decade; EBR remains most populous parish
Louisiana’s population grew about 2.7% from 2010 to 2020, well short of the national growth rate of 7.4%, according to U.S. Census Bureau counts...
BRAC economic dashboard: COVID surge threatens private sector job gains
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its July COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard, which assesses the impact of the pandemic on the regional economy. Â
“Leisure...
US job openings surpass number of unemployed
The number of available jobs since May has outnumbered Americans looking for work, The Wall Street Journal reports. Job openings reached 10.1 million in...
BRAC: Employment rebounding, though still short of 2019
The Capital Region’s job count is rebounding but continues to fall short of 2019’s total, says Andrew Fitzgerald, vice president for business intelligence with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Job postings reach record high this summerÂ
U.S. employers posted a record 10.1 million job openings in June, another sign that the job market and economy are bouncing back briskly from...
Louisiana’s weekly initial unemployment claims rise slightly
Last week, 3,228 initial unemployment insurance claims were filed in the state, 106 more than the previous week, according to the latest numbers reported...
US jobless claims continue falling
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week by 14,000 to 385,000, more evidence that the economy and the job market...
Louisiana economic recovery hampered by reliance on oil and gas, tourism Â
Despite historic declines at the beginning of 2020 as COVID-19 spread and slowed the economy, tax revenues for most states rebounded by the end...
US jobless claims continue to fall as 9.2M job openings posted in MayÂ
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits slid last week, another sign that the job market continues to recover rapidly from the coronavirus recession.
Jobless...
Job market optimism among Americans hits 21-year highÂ
American workers are increasingly optimistic about their job options, as employers are scrambling to find staff and demand for goods and services booms.Â
According to...
States that cut unemployment boost yet to see hiring boom
The 20 states that reduced unemployment benefits last month did not see an immediate spike in overall hiring, but early evidence suggests something did...
American Petroleum Institute: Oil and gas industry fuels 12% of Louisiana jobsÂ
More than 12% of Louisiana jobs and 23% of the state’s gross domestic product are tied to the oil and natural gas industry, according...
