Internal unemployment director emails show system breakdowns holding up money for desperate Coloradans

As more desperate people slam the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for delays in unemployment payments, CBS News Colorado has obtained internal department emails exposing some of the reasons for the dysfunction. As more desperate people slam the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for delays in unemployment payments, CBS News Colorado has obtained…

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China’s Youth Unemployment Eased in April

China’s youth unemployment rate declined in April, in what will likely be welcome news for Beijing as it steps up policy support for the economy. China’s youth unemployment rate declined in April, in what will likely be welcome news for Beijing as it steps up policy support for the economy. See the entire article on…

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Maine’s maximum unemployment benefit to increase June 1

The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Maine is going up beginning June 1, the Department of Labor announced Monday. The highest weekly benefit a person can receive through the state’s … (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Maine is going up beginning June 1, the Department of Labor announced Monday.  The highest weekly benefit…

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Nebraska unemployment rate remains steady at 2.5%, compared to the nation’s 3.9%

Nebraska’s unemployment rate has remained steady for the past eight months, again coming in at 2.5% in April, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Nebraska Department of Labor. That compares to 3. Nebraska’s unemployment rate stays steady at 2.5%. (Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Labor)LINCOLN — Nebraska’s unemployment rate has remained steady…

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As job growth in California falls back, unemployment rate remains highest in the country

California posted another month of anemic job growth in April, keeping the state’s unemployment rate the highest in the country, 5.3%, the government reported Friday.Statewide, employers added a net of just 5, California posted another month of anemic job growth in April, keeping the state’s unemployment rate the highest in the country, 5.3%, the government…

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Ohio’s unemployment rate jumps to 4%

Ohio’s unemployment is back at 4% after many months of being at historic lows. The state’s unemployment rate was 4% in April, up from 3.8% in March. Ohio’s unemployment rate had been under 4% for 16 straight months and had even dipped as low as 3. Ohio’s unemployment is back at 4% after many months…

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