Q: I was let go from work, and expected to have unemployment pay at least until I find another job. Except I just got a letter from the Employment Development Department saying the benefits are denied because I am an independent contractor, not an employee.

The unemployment rate can’t tell us everything happening in the job market. But the Labor Department is robust and transparent in its calculations. I hear a lot of people talking about the unemployment rate - above 4% these days. But I also hear people ...

The New Mexico state government is urging federal workers to prepare for a government shutdown that could leave them furloughed or laid off.

As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, the debate intensifies over whether inflation or job stability poses a greater risk to the economy.

August, which is heralded as Black Business Month, should have been a time to celebrate the Black labor force. But last month’s jobs report showed unemployment rates increased for Black workers — and it could point to an economic slump.

Unemployment insurance clawbacks are moving ahead in Michigan, affecting about 350,000 workers with overpayments dating back five years.