Unemployment insurance benefits buffered workers from negative effects of joblessness during COVID-19

Research from the Shift Project at Harvard Kennedy School shows that service sector workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced economic insecurity and saw their health and … Research from the Shift Project at Harvard Kennedy School shows that service sector workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced economic…

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Unemployment rate dropped by 4.3% in Q2 – NBS

Nigeria’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, signalling improved labour market conditions. According to the latest report released on Monday, by the National … Nigeria’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, signalling improved labour market conditions. According to the latest report…

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In 2 years, call wait time for unemployment compensation help is down 75%

Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) has made great strides toward improving the efficiency of Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) system, Nov. 23—WILKES-BARRE — Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) has made great strides toward improving the efficiency of Pennsylvania’s…

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls again, remaining near six-month lows

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls again, remaining near six-month lows WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls again, remaining … The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls again, remaining near six-month lows WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls again, remaining…

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