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December 02, 2008
Unemployment rates were higher in October than a year earlier in 361
of the 369 metropolitan areas and lower in 8 areas. Among the 310
metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll data were available, 125
metropolitan areas reported over-the-year employment gains, 169
reported losses, and 16 had no change.
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November 21, 2008
In October, 38 states and the District of Columbia
recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases,
5 states registered decreases, and 7 states had no
change. Nonfarm payroll employment rose in 10 states
plus the District of Columbia and fell in 40 states.
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December 2, 2008
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), often referred to as ergonomic injuries, are injuries or illnesses affecting the connective tissues of the body such as muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, or spinal disks. MSDs accounted for 29 percent of all workplace injuries requiring time away from work in 2007, compared to 30 percent of total days-away-from-work cases in 2006. Full Text »
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This inaugural issue of "Program Perspectives" shows you trends in employer costs for health benefits. The latest data on access, participation, and premiums are also included.
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