For readers in California, this page covers unemployment rates, labor force participation, wage growth and broad workforce trends. Reporting monitors the state labor market as it shifts across the various economic regions.
The state division released revised rules establishing maximum hourly rates for legal services in workers' compensation cases.
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October 29, 2026
CSUF Economists Release 2026 California Economic ForecastThe report highlights AI-driven job shifts and persistent housing supply constraints across the state.
October 29, 2026
California Unsheltered Homeless Population Drops 13 PercentThe state reports fewer people sleeping outside compared to 2024 as overall homeless numbers also decline.
October 19, 2026
California Court Reopens Northrop Grumman Wage LawsuitAn appeals court reversed a dismissal in a case regarding how the aerospace company issued employee wage statements.
October 16, 2026
California Employers Increase Fall Seasonal HiringBusinesses across the state are ramping up recruitment efforts as they prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
October 14, 2026
Newsom Outlined California Economic MetricsGovernor Gavin Newsom detailed the state's economic progress and challenges at the California Economic Summit in Long Beach.
October 14, 2026
Court Denied Marathon Logistics Summary JudgmentA federal judge ruled that wage and hour claims against Marathon Refining Logistics Services, LLC must proceed to trial.
October 11, 2026
California Will Set Minimum Wage at $17.40 in 2027The statewide minimum hourly pay will increase to $17.40 beginning on January 1, 2027, following a state-mandated inflation adjustment.
October 8, 2026
Lyft Settled Wage Theft Lawsuit for $272.5 MillionThe ride-hailing company reached a deal to resolve allegations that it misclassified drivers as independent contractors.
October 8, 2026
Business Coalition Opposed California Tax HikesThe California Business Roundtable released an ad targeting proposed tax measures on the November ballot.
October 5, 2026
Assembly Candidate Van Der Mark Outlined Policy ViewsThe Huntington Beach councilwoman shared her platform ahead of the November election for Assembly District 72.
Coverage takes in monthly jobs reports, unemployment claims data, wage growth relative to inflation and broad workforce trends. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where economic conditions vary significantly. State policy often impacts how these trends unfold compared to national averages. The pace of hiring and the stability of specific industries remain the recurring factors driving the employment picture.
