The chairwoman of the FTC argues in favor of a proposal to eliminate noncompete clauses from employee contracts.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
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Getting Rid of Remote Work Will Take More Than a Downturn
As the economy slows, a handful of prominent C.E.O.s have tried to put an end to remote work. But some economists say that even in a cooler labor market, working from home is likely to remain common.
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As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
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Markets Rise as Investors Like the Look of Hiring and Wage Trends
Traders are betting that a slowdown in job growth and wage gains could reduce the pressure on prices and make the Federal Reserve less aggressive in raising interest rates.
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U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.
Forecasters estimate that employers added 200,000 jobs in December, a robust number though a bit below the average in recent months.