It was a recording setting month for the labor market. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the number of job openings in the U.S. economy hit a record 10.1 million in June, just another sign the job market and economy are bouncing … Read More

The uncertainty of COVID-19 seems to be the only certain thing these days. Just as many companies were making plans to return to work, the fast spreading delta variant is putting those ideas on hold. While some businesses are postponing … Read More

The delta variant of COVID-19 seems to have dealt the nation yet another blow on the road to economic recovery. Just as unemployment claims were headed in the right direction, new data released by the Labor Department shows a rise … Read More

Just as the pandemic seemed to be slowly winding down, a new surge in cases and the return of indoor mask mandates in areas like Los Angeles are threatening the much needed boost in economic activity. The rapidly spreading delta … Read More

  In a move that some are calling “the great resignation,” people are choosing to pursue new career opportunities that better suit their lives. In April, four million people quit their jobs according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and … Read More

The Golden State has come a long way in one year; California’s latest unemployment rate fell to 7.9% in May 2021 compared to 16.3 % at the same time last year. But despite these promising statistics, there’s a new issue … Read More

The battle over COVID-19 vaccinations and people’s personal beliefs and/or medical situations continues to be a controversial topic across the nation. In California, almost 60% of the state’s population has been vaccinated, but  experts say about 85% of Americans will … Read More

As Californian’s readjust to the state’s reopening, a new rule has lifted even more restrictions. On June 17th, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 5-1 to approve the revised Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards. This means people who are fully vaccinated  are … Read More