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

Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
June 13, 2024  |  Economy

America’s job market is starting to resemble its pre-pandemic self, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Initial Unemployment Claims Increase by 8,000 as Labor Market Cools
Initial Unemployment Claims Increase by 8,000 as Labor Market Cools
June 06, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance increased by 8,000 during the week ended Saturday (June 1), showing that the labor market is returning...

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Job Creation Slows Amid Big Cuts in Manufacturing
Job Creation Slows Amid Big Cuts in Manufacturing
June 05, 2024  |  Economy

Job creation in the U.S. is demonstrating signs of slowing as wages remain flat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers Increasingly Expect Growth in Public Assistance Programs
Consumers Increasingly Expect Growth in Public Assistance Programs
May 28, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are more likely to expect an expansion of public assistance programs than they were a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Initial Unemployment Claims Fall as Americans Seek Side Hustles
Initial Unemployment Claims Fall as Americans Seek Side Hustles
May 23, 2024  |  Economy

Initial unemployment claims continued their decline last week, the largest consecutive drop since September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Labor Dept Reports Initial Jobless Claims Drop by 10K
Labor Dept Reports Initial Jobless Claims Drop by 10K
May 16, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 10,000 during the week ended Saturday (May 11), reversing about half of the increase that...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Unchanged, Signaling ‘Fairly Tight’ Labor Market
Initial Claims for Unemployment Unchanged, Signaling ‘Fairly Tight’ Labor Market
May 02, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance held steady during the week ending on Saturday (April 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged; Remain at Low Level
Weekly Jobless Claims Unchanged; Remain at Low Level
April 18, 2024  |  Economy

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance filed during the week ended Saturday (April 13) was unchanged from the previous week’s revised figure of...

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Healthcare, Government Lead February Job Gains
Healthcare, Government Lead February Job Gains
March 08, 2024  |  Economy

Healthcare and government employment led the U.S. economy’s job gains in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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