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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Initial Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest Level Since 2021
Initial Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest Level Since 2021
September 11, 2025  |  Economy

More Americans filed for unemployment last week than in any week since 2021, the Department of Labor said in a Thursday (Sept. 11) press release....

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Say Job Prospects Are Dimming
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Say Job Prospects Are Dimming
September 05, 2025  |  Economy

Even before the latest job numbers were released on Friday (Sept. 5), PYMNTS Intelligence had been busy uncovering the ways in which various households—across income...

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Job Growth Slowed in August Amid Continued Uncertainty
Job Growth Slowed in August Amid Continued Uncertainty
September 04, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in August, while the rate of pay gains was little changed, ADP said Thursday (Sept. 4). Get the Full Story...

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Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy
Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy
August 24, 2025  |  Economy

There’s good news and bad news these days when it comes to the American labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021
Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans who have filed a continued claim for unemployment benefits has reached its highest level since Nov. 6, 2021. Get the Full...

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Jobless Claims Drop While Total Unemployment Rises
Jobless Claims Drop While Total Unemployment Rises
July 10, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans filing for unemployment last week dropped, even as the number who are unemployed rose to the highest level since November 2021....

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Trade War Uncertainty Ushers In Uneasy Summer for US Businesses
Trade War Uncertainty Ushers In Uneasy Summer for US Businesses
June 08, 2025  |  Economy

Will this be a long, hot summer for the U.S. economy? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
Jobless Claims Drop by 2,000, Showing Resiliency in Labor Market
May 22, 2025  |  Economy

The job market remains resilient amid economic uncertainty, analysts said Thursday (May 22) after government data showed a decline in initial claims for unemployment insurance....

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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