Being out of work shouldn’t mean being idle. 0 19

Can anything be done about the increasing number of workers who dine at their desk? 0 19

As part of our continuing series, we look at black unemployment in the Northern California city. 0 21

The recovery in jobs has been slow lately, but the trucking industry can’t hire fast enough 0 23

At the end of 2011 the unemployment rate in Newark was 50% higher than the national average 0 19

Few companies are planning large-scale layoffs for the remainder of this year 0 12

As part of our continuing series, we look at black unemployment in New England’s biggest municipality. 2 14

Here’s a list of jobs that take place partially or completely al fresco. 0 6

New laws passed in Washington impose stiffer requirements and cut the length of unemployment insurance payments. 0 4

As part of our continuing series, we look at black unemployment in the much-maligned Rust Belt city. 0 0

As part of our continuing series, we look at black unemployment in one of the Midwest’s largest municipalities. 0 0

One reason unemployment hasn’t dropped more sharply is the persistence of large-scale firings by big companies. 0 5

America is one of the only developed countries that doesn’t mandate vacation time for its workers. 0 4