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.

Source: usa.gov

25 States Experience Near-Record-Low Unemployment
25 States Experience Near-Record-Low Unemployment
July 21, 2023  |  Economy

Unemployment dropped in 11 states in June compared to the previous month, while remaining stable in the other 39 states and the District of Columbia....

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Amazon Pharmacy Division Lays Off ‘Small Number’ of Employees
Amazon Pharmacy Division Lays Off ‘Small Number’ of Employees
July 14, 2023  |  Personnel

Amazon laid off a “small number” of employees in its Pharmacy business Thursday (July 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Instant Payroll to Improve Employee Satisfaction
PYMNTS Intelligence: Leveraging Instant Payroll to Improve Employee Satisfaction
July 14, 2023  |  Digital Payments

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All Else Equal, 75% of Millennials Would Favor Jobs Offering Instant Payroll
All Else Equal, 75% of Millennials Would Favor Jobs Offering Instant Payroll
July 13, 2023  |  Digital Payments

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June Jobs Gain Lowest Since December 2020
June Jobs Gain Lowest Since December 2020
July 07, 2023  |  Economy

The unemployment situation changed little in June as the United States added 209,000 jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
Data Shows Take-Home Pay Is Dropping and so Are Consumers’ Work Days
June 30, 2023  |  Economy

Three key government-released metrics may together explain why consumers’ financial struggles may be more significant now than in previous economic downturns. Get the Full Story...

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New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
New US Unemployment Claims Dip to Lowest Level Since 2021
June 29, 2023  |  Economy

After three weeks of increases, America’s unemployment numbers are trending down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Unemployment Claims Hit Highest Level Since October 2021
Unemployment Claims Hit Highest Level Since October 2021
June 08, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. unemployment claims reached an almost two-year high last week amid ongoing layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Layoffs Rise 20% in May Led by Technology and Retail
Layoffs Rise 20% in May Led by Technology and Retail
June 01, 2023  |  Economy

There were 80,089 job cuts announced by United States-based employers in May, with the technology sector being hardest hit. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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