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The report focuses on households that are asset-limited, income-constrained and employed. This means these families earn more than the federal poverty line — but not enough to afford basic expenses like rent, transportation and child care. In Indiana, that's about 1 in 4 households, according to the report.

Indy Parks announced an incentive program for up to 400 of their summer jobs. Applicants may be eligible for the “Early Bird” sign-on bonus, the regular sign-on bonus or a referral bonus.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will receive more than $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand state Registered Apprenticeship programs. The Department of Labor said in a press release that the funding will increase the number of high-earning jobs.

Indiana's labor force has steadily declined over the past six months, according to new preliminary estimates. The labor force currently stands at the lowest point its been in over two years.

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

Indiana's unemployment rate has been unchanged for five months, holding steady at 3.5 percent. That's according to recently updated numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How can Hoosiers avoid employment scams when looking for jobs online? One member of our audience was curious.

An automotive parts supplier plans to close its northeastern Indiana plant next spring, costing more than 150 employees their jobs.

At-will employment gives employers the right to fire anyone for almost any reason. While the law prohibits employers from firing people for certain reasons, it ultimately falls to the former employee to seek accountability and prove their case in civil court.

The Talent Resource Navigator launched Tuesday with over 500 resources available at first. Users can search by zip code to find organizations and programs ranging from employment help for people with disabilities to paid job training opportunities in manufacturing.