employment
Example Sentences
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Though there haven't been any massive layoffs in those countries yet, there are concerns over new employment opportunities for Sri Lankans.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The modest rise in employment was marginally below the about 15,000 that economists had expected, though the employment rate had been expected to tick up 0.1 percentage point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Cal State Channel Islands said Caravello’s employment status has not changed and that he remained employed throughout the proceedings, according to the university.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
“We are not anticipating a restoration of the status quo ante on growth, employment, inflation, oil prices or gasoline prices given the dynamics of the conflict at this time,” he adds.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Among its provisions are establishing a forty-hour work week and a national minimum wage as well as prohibiting oppressive child labor and most employment of minors.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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