As the economy stalls, people are worrying more about losing their jobs -- and that means the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is getting busier, officials said. The agency enforces federal laws against employment discrimination, investigati

The challenging economy that communities such as northern Michigan are experiencing has helped legitimize at least one online activity: social networking. One web site in particular has emphasized the “networking” over the “social” and LinkedIn is

As a salesman for a health club in a suburb outside Puerto Rico's capital, Frank Oquendo saw up close how his earnings and the gym's membership base tanked along with Puerto Rico's economy.

The Ledger-Enquirer, as part of a broader employee restructuring by its parent firm, The McClatchy Co., has cut its work force by 10 people, or 5 percent.

Metro Savannah's tourism, construction and retail industries are taking a hit as nationwide unemployment and job losses reach record highs, area business leaders say.