Paychex

The rate of job growth at small businesses slowed in March, but wage growth continued at a healthy pace, according to payroll giant Paychex.

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The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Hourly earnings grew at a moderate pace last month, but employment leveled off.

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Hourly earnings growth increased 2.38 percent at small businesses in November, but job growth dipped 0.85 percent from a year ago.

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

Paychex reported slight gains last month in employment and wage growth at small businesses, as the tight labor market appears to be holding back more robust growth.

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