A federal jobs bill approved last month was supposed to create jobs by giving millions to local school districts to rehire laid-off teachers, but many districts have already brought teachers back and say the federal leftovers likely won t be used until next year.

Iowa's $875 million I-Jobs program is misunderstood, and it is at work in all 99 state counties and will continue to benefit the public in the future, a pair of state officials said last week in a visit to Ames.

Thousands of jobs were at risk today as social housing firm Connaught prepares to go into administration.

THOUSANDS of workers fear for their jobs as housing repairs giant collapses

Addition Continues Expansion of Global Labor & Employment Department, Enhances Boston PracticeBO...

BOSTON----Nationally recognized labor and employment lawyer Scott A. Faust has joined Proskauer’s Boston office as a Partner in the Labor & Employment Law Department, enhancing the firm’s labor-management relations and employment law capabilities, and further fueling the department’s global expansion.

A 'jobs wanted' list covering the entire European Union is being proposed by one of its most senior officials.

A brand new for March Employment Law role as this leading Gloucestershire practice is seeking to further grow their already very successful team. The team structure is currently a high profile and very highly regarded lead Partner, with further 4yrs qualified and 1yr qualified Assistants.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index decreased in August for the second time in the past four months. The index now stands at 96.7, down from July's revised figure of 97.4. However, the index is up 9.4 percent from a year ago. ...

The Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will hold Considering Self-employment from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Wisconsin Rapids Job Center, 320 W. Grand Ave. The workshop will be led by Vicki Lobermeier, director of entrepreneurship at SBDC. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 715-346-3838 or 800-898-9472.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index⢠decreased in August for the second time in the past four months. The index now stands at 96.7, down from July's revised figure of 97.4.

A new jobs survey just out this morning shows employers are less confident about the economy than just a few months ago. Hiring for the end of 2010 will be slow.

According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released today by Manpower Inc. , hiring expectations in emerging markets -- China, Taiwan, India and Brazil -- continue to outpace the rest of the world.

Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world.

U.S. employers anticipate a slight gain in employment levels for Quarter 4 2010, the fourth successive quarter of modest to favorable hiring plans, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.

A new jobs report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's said the state has fewer jobs now than it did ten years ago.

ROCKFORD — These days, the problem for employment agencies isn’t a lack of opportunities for job seekers. It’s a lack of qualified candidates for the jobs they’re trying to fill.

Jobs and wages were on the minds of many who gathered Monday for the Northwest Iowa Labor Council's annual Labor Day picnic.

Jobs and the economy were top of mind at labor events throughout Wisconsin, including in Milwaukee where President Barack Obama unveiled a new $50 billion long-term jobs plan.

The latest jobs report had good news and bad news. Private job growth was up, but the economy still lost another 54,000 jobs overall last month. Host Liane Hansen talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi about the unemployment numbers released Friday, the White House's reaction and the president's upcoming trip to Wisconsin.