U.S. Employment Report for January

Employers in the U.S. added 143,000 workers to payrolls in January, with the unemployment rate slipping to 4.0%. Economists had expected 168,000 jobs. Wage gains were stronger than expected, with average hourly earnings rising by 0.5%.

Menstrual Hygiene Day and Workplace Support

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Menstrual Hygiene Day to create a period-friendly workplace for 'menstruators'. They shared 5 ways employers can support menstruators at work. Some critics questioned the use of 'menstruators' instead of 'women'. The announcement follows changes to Title IX rules by the Biden administration.