Several recent interviews help capture the essence of economic reports that indicate an improving consumer outlook but some hesitation among businesses about increasing their spending.
Rise of the Reluctant Part-Timer Class
The unemployment rate fell substantially in September, but a large part of that increase appears to reflect people who found part-time work when they really wanted full-time work.
A Lift for the Worst Off
The really impressive figures in the jobs report were in the categories of people who have suffered the most.
From Jack Welch, a Conspiracy Theory
The former chief executive of General Electric went to Twitter to suggest that the Obama administration had manipulated the jobs numbers.
What to Look For in Friday’s Jobs Report
The September numbers due on Friday are likely to absorb heightened attention as the election draws near.
An Employer’s Duty to Keep Accurate Time Records
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the federal law that requires the payment of minimum wage and overtime, also requires employers to keep detailed records of employee wages, hours, and other employment information. See 29 U.S.C. § 211(c). Employers must keep accurate time records for both exempt and non-exempt employees. Where an employer fails to […]