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

Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check

Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check
Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check
April 10, 2020  |  Economy

If you’ve filed for unemployment benefits and haven’t received a check yet, you’re not alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Too Little Too Late As 17M Lose Jobs And Relief Efforts Bottlenecked
Too Little Too Late As 17M Lose Jobs And Relief Efforts Bottlenecked
April 10, 2020  |  Economy

The $3 trillion in relief approved by the federal government has so far reached few bank accounts as jobless claims mount and businesses remain closed...

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JPMorgan: GDP Could Drop 40 Percent, Unemployment Could Reach 20 Percent
JPMorgan: GDP Could Drop 40 Percent, Unemployment Could Reach 20 Percent
April 09, 2020  |  Economy

JPMorgan Chase has dimmed its view of the future yet again, now saying the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) could sink by as much as...

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Nevada Facing Record Unemployment With Casinos Closed
Nevada Facing Record Unemployment With Casinos Closed
April 09, 2020  |  Economy

With an economy heavily reliant on tourism, Nevada may have the largest number of unemployed workers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story...

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Retail Job Losses Await COVID-19 Turnaround
Retail Job Losses Await COVID-19 Turnaround
April 09, 2020  |  Retail

We know retail was among the categories that contributed heavily to last week’s historic unemployment numbers. What’s not so clear is when those jobs will...

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Another 6.6M Americans File For Unemployment As Layoffs Continue
Another 6.6M Americans File For Unemployment As Layoffs Continue
April 09, 2020  |  Economy

Jobless claims released Thursday (April 9) show that the coronavirus triggered another 6.606 million unemployment claims for the week ending April 4. Get the Full...

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NEW DATA: 60 Percent Of US Consumers Now Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck
NEW DATA: 60 Percent Of US Consumers Now Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck
April 09, 2020  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented wave of business closures, placing millions out of work with no telling when they will be back to...

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US Unemployment Claims In Last Week Expected To Hit 5.25 Million
US Unemployment Claims In Last Week Expected To Hit 5.25 Million
April 09, 2020  |  Economy

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing people out of work in every sector of the economy, unemployment claims are likely to rise by another 5.25 million...

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