Young adulthood, those ages 18-34, is characterized by many life changes that may include starting employment, going to college and new living situations. But in recent years, this life stage has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought about large-scale societal transformations. A new U.S. Census Bureau data visualization explores these changes across a…Read More from Census Bureau data shows more young adults worked from home, lived alone during COVID-19 pandemic

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Salaried workers who have been ineligible for overtime pay would benefit from a proposed Biden administration regulation. Story by Casey Quinlan, NC Newswire/States Newsroom The Department of Labor’s new rule would require employers compensate full-time workers in management, administrative, or other professional roles for any overtime worked if they make less than $55,068 annually. Currently,…Read More from Millions more workers would receive overtime pay under proposed Biden administration rule

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For the first time in its history, more than five million people have a job in North Carolina, while the leisure and hospitality industry led the way in filling jobs for the month of July. And the state’s leading economist says that’s another sign North Carolina’s economy is holding strong. According to figures released Friday…Read More from Employment in North Carolina tops 5 million for the first time, leisure and hospitality lead July job gains

by Sam Walker

Unemployment across the Greater Outer Banks continued its downward trend in June 2023, declining when compared to both the previous month and the previous year. The total eligible workforce was at 98,482 in the twelve northeastern-most counties of North Carolina, with 94,744 reported to have a job in June. That’s an increase of 2,290 more…Read More from Greater Outer Banks unemployment in June drops 0.7% from last year; total workforce tops 98K

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By Michael Burrows and Charlynn Burd, U.S. Census Bureau The increase in remote work following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the impact of the shift away from traditional centralized employment locations in U.S. cities. One way of gauging the magnitude of this change is through the commuter-adjusted population estimate, which refers to…Read More from COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on commuting and how it changed U.S. cities

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