unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

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US Jobless Claims Fall to 57-Year Low Amid High Corporate Margins

US Jobless Claims Fall to 57-Year Low Amid High Corporate Margins
US Jobless Claims Fall to 57-Year Low Amid High Corporate Margins
July 23, 2026  |  Economy

Initial jobless claims have fallen to their lowest level since 1969, the White House said in a Thursday (July 23) post on X, sharing a...

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EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny
EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny
July 13, 2026  |  Payroll

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Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
July 06, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
July 01, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The impact of AI has reportedly begun to show up in U.S. government employment data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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OpenAI Economist Says Jobs Data Disproves AI Unemployment Fears
OpenAI Economist Says Jobs Data Disproves AI Unemployment Fears
June 30, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Jobs data contradicts the common fear that artificial intelligence will put people out of work, OpenAI Chief Economist Aaron Chatterji said Tuesday (June 30). Get...

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Labor Economy Workers Keep the Jobs Market Moving
Labor Economy Workers Keep the Jobs Market Moving
May 08, 2026  |  Economy

The labor market added jobs at a moderate pace in April, but the latest employment data also underscored a reality that has increasingly defined the...

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Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook
April 30, 2026  |  Economy

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined by 0.6% in March amid higher oil prices and stressed supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low
March 26, 2026  |  Economy

The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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