Erika McEntarfer

Payroll September 17, 2025 

Erika McEntarfer recalls the disbelief that ensued on a day that started as a typical first Friday of the month—when the government’s monthly employment report is published.

Payroll August 4, 2025 

President Trump’s firing of the chief labor statistician Erika McEntarfer was criticized by her predecessor, who called it an unfounded move that will undermine confidence in a key data set on the U.S. economy.