Jobs/Employment

Fewer Than Ever Now Know Someone Out of Work

The number of Americans who know someone who is looking for work or has given up the search has hit its lowest level yet, while confidence in the job market remains near record highs.

Most Americans Support Equal Pay for Men and Women

A recent court ruling found that employers can't pay women less than men just because they had a lower salary at a prior company. Most support equal pay for men and women, but they’re not convinced that discrimination is the sole reason for wage disparities.

Americans Say Employers, Not Government, Should Set Salaries

Some states are attempting to tackle income inequality at the state level, but when it comes to salaries, Americans think decisions should stay in the hands of the employer and want to keep employee salaries private.

Americans Work A Lot, But They Like It

Employed Americans work long hours, but most enjoy their workday.

Working Americans Have a Hard Time Unplugging While On Vacation

Are Americans workaholics? Maybe, since many can’t seem to step away from the office, even on vacation.

Job Market Confidence Hits New Highs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced last week that 313,000 jobs were created  in February and the unemployment rate remained at a 17-year low. Though President Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have some wondering what effect they’ll have on the job market,  Americans are more confident than ever that things will only get better.

Workers See Wage Increases in Near Future

American workers are more confident than ever that they will get a salary boost in the near future, and most continue to believe the best opportunity for career advancement is to stay put.

Confidence in Jobs Market Hits New High

The government jobs report for October showed the hurricane-hit U.S. economy rebounding strongly, with the unemployment rate down now to 4.1%, the lowest level since 2000. No wonder that confidence in the job market has risen to a new high.

Americans Think Government Workers Have It Better

Americans still think it’s a prime gig to work for the feds these days.

Americans Aren't Sure More Work Means More Pay

While unemployment is trending down and Americans are more upbeat about their job prospects than they have been in years, that doesn't mean they expect a bigger paycheck.

More Than Ever Are Optimistic About Economic Opportunity in America

With the Dow closing at new highs this week and unemployment down, Americans are more confident than they have been in years that it’s possible for just about anyone to find a job - and even get rich - in America.

Americans Are Closely Conflicted Over Employment Prospects

The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 10-year low, but Americans remain divided over where that rate is headed from here. With Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, GOP adults are now far more confident that unemployment will be lower in a year’s time, while Democrats are noticeably less cheery.

Fewer Americans Know Someone Out of Work

While most Americans still say they know someone out of a job, that number has fallen to its lowest level yet, as has the number who know someone who has given up on the job market. But even though the national unemployment rate has fallen to a 10-year low, adults aren’t totally convinced the job market is better than it was a year ago.

Americans Work Longer Hours, Want 'Right to Disconnect'

Most Americans say they work 40 hours or more a week and want their off-duty hours to be free of anything work-related.

Voters Say Trump Better Than Obama for Jobs

On the heels of President-elect Trump’s announcement that Carrier will not be leaving Indiana for Mexico, voters predict Trump will be a better jobs president than the man he is replacing.

For Working Americans, Staying Put is Best Bet

Half of working Americans expect a raise in the coming year, and they think the best place to get it is where they are employed now.

Few Americans Support $15 Minimum Wage In Their State

New York and California recently passed bills that will gradually raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, and several other states are considering similar legislation. Most Americans want their state’s hourly minimum wage to be above the federal level of $7.25, but they aren’t quite willing to go as high as $15.

Most Still Know Someone Out of Work

Most Americans still know someone searching for a job, but it’s at an all-time low.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 63% of American Adults know someone who is out of work and looking for a job, but that’s the lowest finding since regular Rasmussen Reports surveying began in 2010.

Government Workers Are Least Likely to Work on Holidays

Most working Americans still get major holidays off, especially if they work for the government.

Americans Support California’s Equal Pay Law

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law the nation’s toughest pay equity law, and Americans strongly support it.