Spanish Unemployment Declines Further as Economy Shines

Joblessness fell to 10.6% from 11.2%, likely reflecting a buoyant economy that was boosted by tourism, investment and immigration. Joblessness fell to 10.6% from 11.2%, likely reflecting a buoyant economy that was boosted by tourism, investment and immigration. See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment, or, read more Arizona real estate investing news. The choice…

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Unemployment in America Surges to Record Breaking Highs

With tough market conditions, more and more Americans are filing for unemployment. Applications for unemployment benefits increased by 6,000 last week, leading to a total of 223,000 while analysts … With tough market conditions, more and more Americans are filing for unemployment. Applications for unemployment benefits increased by 6,000 last week, leading to a total…

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More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, continuing claims highest in 3 years

Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years. Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years.Applications for…

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Healey administration reaches deal with feds on $2.5 billion bill for unemployment insurance payments

The agreement, signed Friday on one of the last days of the Biden administration, reduces the total cost owed to the federal government by about $1 billion. AdvertisementThe agreement was signed on Friday, on one of the last days of the Biden administration.Lauren Jones, Governor Maura Healey’s labor secretary, said there would be no immediate…

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Massachusetts must pay feds $2.1B after mistakenly using pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits

Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the prior administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits. Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the prior administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits. See the entire article on…

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‘Monumental error’: Mass. owes feds $2.1 billion to resolve unemployment mistake

Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the Baker administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits, officials said … Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the Baker administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits, officials said…

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