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Democrats are shelving their plans for a $15 federal minimum wage for now. The current minimum, $7.25, isn't a living wage for full-time workers in any state.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/02/the-7point25-minimum-wage-doesnt-help-families-pay-the-bills-in-any-state.html

Workers who began getting jobless benefits last March are reaching the end of their "benefit year." That would typically mean aid reduction or ineligibility.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/02/extensions-would-prevent-unemployment-benefits-ending-after-one-year.html

Many Americans were lifted from poverty by a $900 billion Covid relief bill, according to new research. The gains may erode without more pandemic aid.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/01/stimulus-checks-unemployment-benefits-lift-1point6-million-from-poverty.html

After a year of either putting themselves at risk in a classroom or struggling to reach remote students, many educators are ready to leave their jobs for good.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/01/more-teachers-plan-to-quit-as-covid-stress-overwhelms-educators.html

One in four workers will switch jobs in 2021, and many job hoppers are under 40. Labor economists say millennials, GenZ should seek new employment even more.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/28/millennials-gen-z-are-job-hopping-but-maybe-not-enough.html

The House passed a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill on Friday that would extend jobless benefits to Aug. 29 and increase aid by $400 a week.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/27/house-covid-relief-bill-extends-and-raises-unemployment-benefits.html

The fight for a $15 federal minimum wage hit a major roadblock Thursday when a Senate official said it shouldn't be included in the latest stimulus package.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/26/the-15-minimum-wage-is-in-trouble-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html

Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's ruling on the minimum wage derails a Democratic priority in the $1.9 trillion relief bill.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/15-minimum-wage-decision-biden-covid-relief-bill.html

The U-3 is considered the standard for measuring unemployment, but not everyone agrees the metric is a comprehensive picture U.S. unemployment.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/why-the-unemployment-rate-and-jobless-claims-could-be-misleading.html

First-time claims for unemployment insurance fell to 730,000 last week, well below the expected 845,000.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/weekly-jobless-claims.html

Half of Black Americans and 40% of Hispanics are counting on another round of government Covid relief to get by, while 57% of Black women say the same.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/black-women-bear-brunt-of-financial-pain-from-pandemic-cnbc-acorns-survey.html

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https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/24/upwork-ceo-gen-z-and-millennials-are-changing-corporate-america.html

Republicans say extra unemployment benefits in a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill would cause a disincentive to work. Some economists don't see the evidence.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/23/400-unemployment-boost-republicans-revive-anxiety-over-effect-on-jobs.html

Many college students say a $15 minimum wage would be a game-changer and they're pushing for Congress to make it a federal law. This is part of CNBC's College Voices series.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/23/college-students-call-on-lawmakers-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-to-15-an-hour.html

BET founder Robert Johnson told CNBC tougher corporate accountability will help ensure companies work to hire more Black Americans in senior roles.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/bet-founder-robert-johnson-on-improving-black-representation-in-workforce.html

Raising the minimum wage is long overdue and the pandemic has only exacerbated the need for a living wage, writes Ron Busby.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/op-ed-black-businesses-support-raising-the-minimum-wage.html

"Eighty percent of the work is done before you ever walk in the room," Ramit Sethi said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/ramit-sethi-ace-your-job-interview-with-these-3-strategies.html

Democrats are pushing to get a $15 federal minimum wage into President Joe Biden's Covid relief package. For many, that pay still wouldn't be enough.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/21/15-minimum-wage-wont-cover-living-costs-for-many-americans.html

President Joe Biden called for extra unemployment benefits to phase out based on economic or health metrics. But there's one problem: Which metric to use?

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/21/how-congress-may-phase-out-unemployment-benefits.html

The coronavirus crisis could benefit some working mothers. For some, it could be a long-awaited opportunity to spend more time with their children.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/21/working-mothers-more-time-with-kids-silver-lining-during-covid.html

New stimulus checks could be on the way with the latest relief bill. Data on previous rounds shows how well those payments reached those in need.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/how-1400-stimulus-checks-could-be-targeted-based-on-past-payments.html

Criminals stole identities to collect unemployment benefits during the Covid pandemic. The IRS has tips for victimized taxpayers.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/taxpayers-may-be-victims-of-unemployment-fraud-the-irs-wants-to-help.html

The U.K.'s Supreme Court upheld a ruling that Uber's drivers should be classified as workers rather than independent contractors.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/uk-supreme-court-rules-uber-drivers-are-workers-not-contractors.html

Uber is awaiting a ruling from the U.K.'s Supreme Court on whether its drivers should be classified as workers rather than independent contractors.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/19/uber-awaits-uk-supreme-court-ruling-on-whether-drivers-are-workers.html

As vaccine distribution slowly gains steam, a return to the office may be coming. For employees, this is the time to make a plan.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/vaccinated-or-not-many-workers-want-to-remain-remote.html

First-time filings for jobless claims totaled 861,000 last week, above the Dow Jones estimate of 773,000.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/us-jobless-claims-.html

Robert Johnson, founder of BET, told CNBC on Tuesday he wants to see Black History Month put more emphasis on ways to reduce racial inequality.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/16/robert-johnson-wants-black-history-month-to-focus-on-future-opportunities.html

Almost 2 in 3 workers collecting unemployment benefits lost their jobs multiple times during the Covid pandemic, according to new research.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/16/bulk-of-jobless-claims-due-to-repeat-pandemic-layoffs-say-researchers.html

President Joe Biden made several promises on the campaign trail to add jobs back into the economy. The question is what he can ultimately accomplish.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/15/biden-covid-relief-measures-and-long-term-plans-to-boost-jobs.html

A career coach offers advice to creative freelancers, from writers and editors to coders, on finding work from home job opportunities in the Covid era.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/14/where-creative-freelancers-can-earn-extra-money-online-career-coach.html