The brief US government shutdown has delayed the official jobs report for January, but the first look at hiring activity in the private sector showed that employment gains sputtered to start the year.

The ADP employment report revealed that 22,000 nonfarm private jobs were added in January, down from the 37,000 added in December.

Employment verification is a valuable tool that can help employers choose the right job applicant. Unfortunately, it’s not utilized much by companies due to the lack of knowledge on how to properly ...

At-will employment is a common setup in US workplaces with its own pros and cons for both the employers and employees. According to job listing site Betterteam, about 74% of US workers are considered ...