Auditor slams California unemployment agency, calls it ‘high-risk’ due to pandemic-era fraud

EDD’s current corrective action remains insufficient and is a contributing element to our designation of the agency as high‑risk,” the report said. The embattled California agency that provides employment services and unemployment insurance has been designated as a “high-risk” agency in a new report from the state auditor’s office.The Employment Development Department’s mishandling of the…

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Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1%, Using New Methodology. Analysts Say It’s an Undercount

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s statistics agency on Thursday reported the country’s unemployment rate as 4.1%, the lowest in many years, but one analysts said was an undercount because of the … ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s statistics agency on Thursday reported the country’s unemployment rate as 4.1%, the lowest in many years, but one…

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Federal disaster unemployment benefits for wildfire survivors: Apply by Sept. 25th

Maui wildfire victims can now access unemployment benefits through FEMA till September 25th. Eligible individuals can receive between $254 to $763 a week through February 10, 2024. Jade Butay, … Maui wildfire victims can now access unemployment benefits through FEMA till September 25th. Eligible individuals can receive between $254 to $763 a week through February…

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