Payroll

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued an unexpectedly robust jobs report, but it may be the last one for a while.

Employers added only 62,000 jobs and annual pay grew 4.5% year over year, payroll processor ADP reported.

Hourly earnings growth for employees at small businesses slowed this month to its lowest level since May 2021, according to Paychex.

Employment rose by a stronger than expected 228,000 jobs in March, although unemployment inched up to 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Private sector employment grew by 155,000 jobs in March as annual pay increased an average of 4.6% year to year, payroll provider ADP reported.

Hourly earnings and job growth for workers in small businesses remained mostly unchanged last month, according to payroll provider Paychex.

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Small business employment held steady last month, according to payroll company Paychex, while wage growth continued below 3%

Private sector employers added 77,000 jobs in February, while annual pay grew 4.7% year over year, payroll processor ADP reported Wednesday.

Employers added 143,000 jobs last month, including 600 in accounting, tax preparation and payroll services, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.