Employment data

Hiring and wages at small businesses ticked upward slightly last month despite the ongoing economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Growth in small business jobs and wages declined last month as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to payroll giant Paychex.

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is continuing.

Professional services like accounting and tax prep gained 12,000 jobs, however, according to the payroll giant.

The slowest month of job growth since the spring occurred amid the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are signs of a slowdown in the economy as businesses continue to struggle with rising COVID-19 infections across the country.

Unemployment declined 1 percentage point to 6.9 percent as the economy continues a slow recovery despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Wages are set to go up in Florida after voters passed a minimum wage ballot initiative in Tuesday’s election.

The coronavirus and uncertainty over the election are slowing down employment gains.

The job numbers were boosted by employment in professional and business services.

The tight labor market prompted wage increases to accelerate at the end of the year.

Hourly earnings grew 3.11 percent among employees of small businesses in November, the highest level since at least 2011.

Job growth at small businesses fell slightly in August, according to payroll giant Paychex, but wages showed encouraging signs.

Jobs in accounting and bookkeeping services rose 3.6 percent last month.

The unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent because of the partial government shutdown.

Average compensation has once again increased for public accounting professionals in the New Year.

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

There was a continuing decrease in the rate of growth in both small business jobs and wages last month.

The guide contains national, regional and local salary data and total cash compensation figures.

The staffing company has published its annual guide for accounting and finance employees.