Labor Department

IFA urges Senate to confirm Keith Sonderling as Labor Department lead.

The franchise industry is experiencing a surge in corporate escapees, seeking stability and control in a cooling labor market.

MittGroup achieves record Q1 performance, with the highest quarterly revenue in the company’s history, amidst rising energy prices and inflation.

Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates, shares his insights on the role of recruitment firms in the current job market, with the addition of 209,000 jobs in June and a falling unemployment rate.

U.S. retail sales grew 0.7% in August, despite Delta variant concerns.

The franchise industry has a rare opportunity to turn ex-corporate employees into franchisee candidates, as more Americans quit their jobs than ever before.

More than 1.4 million franchise jobs were lost and more than 32,000 franchise businesses have closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report just released by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

The article discusses the decline of the GDP in Q2, but it does not provide any specific information about franchise systems or multi-unit brands.

The US unemployment rate has risen to 14.7 percent, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April, and economists are not projecting a swift recovery.

The Labor Department is implementing changes affecting overtime pay for tipped workers, a contentious issue in the restaurant industry.

The youth unemployment rate fell to a half-century low, with economists attributing the shift to a knowledge-based economy.

AC Hotels by Marriott partner with Kallpod for improved service, enhancing worker productivity.

Famous Toastery has invested in showing promising employees a pathway to management or franchise ownership, amid a tight hiring climate in the restaurant industry.

Saladworks, a growing franchise brand, is adjusting its strategy to attract and retain good workers in a tight labor market.

The National Labor Relations Board rescinds its expanded 'joint employer' rule, a major victory for the franchise industry.

The author reflects on the opportunities and challenges of 2017 from a business perspective, citing a shift towards a tailwind.

Andy Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for Labor Secretary.

According to a report from the Labor Department, 178,000 jobs were added in the U.S.

The U.S. economy added 280,000 jobs in May, with employers showing confidence in the economy's turnaround, according to the Labor Department.

The National Retail Federation backs a proposal to slow the enactment of overtime rules, citing potential damage to employers.

U.S. consumer prices experience their largest gain in three years, driven by increases in food, medical care, and other costs.

Mosquito Joe franchise system grew from one truck to 114 locations with 275 technicians over five years.

Small businesses and franchises are concerned about the impact of proposed overtime regulations on their operations and relationships with employees.

President Barack Obama's proposal to raise the overtime pay threshold may force small businesses to alter their payment methods.