The WSJ’s Lauren Weber talks about “how we sort ourselves into different occupations and how in some ways we are sorted.”

With the share of older people in the workforce growing, maybe it’s time to rethink the label.

Different religious beliefs and education levels mean many more Utahans participate in the labor force than Mississippians.

A new bill follows up on recent bipartisan legislation to expand access to retirement savings.

Flexible and remote jobs help. Expiring childcare relief funds don’t.

Foreign-born workers are continuing to play a crucial role in a tight job market.

As the job market starts to cool, young grads are learning the ropes.

The ratio covers people 25 to 54 years old. The strong participation means employers looking to hire may have a hard time finding workers.

The job market is still tight, so many who’ve lost jobs rejoin the workforce fast. Others aren’t eager to deal with the unemployment insurance system.

Immigrants have accounted for a major share of labor force growth for years, increasing production, which keeps inflation lower, experts say.