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

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Cultivating a culture of adaptability positions firms to thrive despite economic wild cards, Franklin Madison Chief Financial Officer Preston Porter writes in a new PYMNTS...

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American household incomes increased 4% last year, the first significant increase since before the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The latest unemployment data reportedly points to a continued gradual cooling of the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (Aug. 17), suggesting a cooling of the labor market...

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This year is shaping up to be a painful one for people working in tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Economists at Goldman Sachs have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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