Workers who believe they were wrongly told they owed money back to the state have until Dec. 20 to register for a class action settlement. Workers who believe they were wrongly told they owed money back to the state have until Dec. 20 to register for a class action settlement. See the entire article on…
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,962 in the week ending December 7, up from 3,987 the week … Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared…
The conservative U.S. Supreme Court, which has repeatedly ruled for religious claims that limit duties set by government, may free Catholic charities from paying the taxes. The conservative U.S. Supreme Court, which has repeatedly ruled for religious claims that limit duties set by government, may free Catholic charities from paying the taxes. See the entire…
Key Takeaways There were 242,000 new claims for unemployment benefits last week, up 17,000 from the week before.That was the highest since October, although still relatively low by historic standards. Key Takeaways There were 242,000 new claims for unemployment benefits last week, up 17,000 from the week before.That was the highest since October, although still…
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time reached a seasonally adjusted 242,000 last week, its highest total since mid-October and one of the highest weekly totals of … The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time reached a seasonally adjusted 242,000 last week, its highest total…
Michigan lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to the bill that would increase the maximum unemployment benefits a person could collect from the current $362 a week to $614 a week by 2027, an … LANSING, MI – Legislation that would significantly increase weekly unemployment benefits in the state is headed to the governor’s desk.Michigan…
While the overall jobless rate inched higher to 4.2%, the figure jumped sharply among Black women and rose to 6% in November. Though the data reflects a labor market that is still strong and gradually cooling, While the overall jobless rate inched higher to 4.2%, the figure jumped sharply among Black women and rose to…
Uncover the untold story of rising job struggles for Black Americans, exposing deep racial divides in economic recovery. How November job reports reveal widening racial disparities in employment Image generated by AI The economic toll of unemployment on Black Americans The latest employment data highlights a troubling reality for Black Americans, who continue to face…
November’s labor market data reveals a troubling shift in employment equity, with Black women facing a sharp increase in unemployment rates. While the U.S. unemployment rate overall saw a slight rise from 4.1% to 4.2%, deeper analysis by demographic … November data reveals growing racial and gender disparities in employment Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / voronaman…
U.S. job growth surged in November after being severely constrained by hurricanes and strikes, but this probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions that continue to ease steadily and allows the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month. U.S. job growth surged in November after being severely constrained by…