Modest loss of jobs followed 1966 law, but millions won substantial raises
Study of L.A.-area restaurants gauges effect on owners, customers, landlords
It’s generally a positive in both cultures, but buy-in is more tentative in China
Where big investors gather, corporate wealth is reallocated away from workers
A well-intentioned best practice, gender matching might not be optimal
States that raise rates curtail out-migration but do not attract more outsiders
Analysis shows an increase in jobs for low-wage workers, but the buying power of their paycheck declines
Omitting female-typical language, in the eyes of hiring managers, makes a woman less ‘likable’
Workers involved in compensation decisions might accept a co-worker’s better deal if management didn’t unilaterally decide
New research suggests increased risk of illness and death in middle age, on top of longer-lasting income penalty
Steady employment is rare — a condition some U.S. workers also endure
Top companies hog the best talent, adding to their competitive advantage
Experienced hands help new business lines find their way
Households with kids ages 6 to 12 feel the interruption most
Younger residents’ schooling boosts the region’s economic prospects
Unlike in past cycles, factory jobs are showing strength ahead of expected downturn