[meadsjn]

An increase in the number of paychecks issued wouldn't tell the whole story. Lots of those new jobs are probably second part-time jobs picked up by those whose hours were cut to 29 per week.

ADP has the data to analyze changes in the hours and wages, along with the number of paychecks.

[reformedliberal]

I wonder if it matters, as far as actual business being done is concerned.

The retail and food establishments around here are deserted. People are not venturing out in the cold. Some may be overwhelmed dealing with all the minutia of life in extreme cold temperatures. Some have kids home due to school closings.

My husband’s clients all made their appointments so far this week, but the phone is absolutely quiet. One client commented on how deserted the area businesses are.