Illinois: Fraudulent jobless claims soar during pandemic
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
UPS hiring for the holidays in the Chicago area
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
There?s no question, we love our essential workers, including the delivery services companies that keep our goods coming to our doorsteps. And to keep things moving smoothly for the holidays, the folks at UPS are hiring!
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
Top Chicago workplace trends of 2020
2020 has changed the face of how we live our lives and one of the biggest impacts has been where we work. Michelle Reisdorf with Robert Half Mangement Resources talks about some of the top Chicago workplace trends and what they mean for the future.
2020 has changed the face of how we live our lives and one of the biggest impacts has been where we work. Michelle Reisdorf with Robert Half Mangement Resources talks about some of the top Chicago workplace trends and what they mean for the future.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Victory Trades Alliance helping vets transition from service to careers
Chaunte Hall, president of Victory Trades Alliance, talks about assisting veterans in their return to the workforce.
Chaunte Hall, president of Victory Trades Alliance, talks about assisting veterans in their return to the workforce.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
Project HOOD forms new partnership with Career Builder
Looking for a job is hard enough for anyone, but try doing it during the pandemic and you see why people get frustrated. That's why one South Side pastor is doing all he can to help those struggling with unemployment by hosting job fairs and beefing up the resumes of applicants.
Looking for a job is hard enough for anyone, but try doing it during the pandemic and you see why people get frustrated. That's why one South Side pastor is doing all he can to help those struggling with unemployment by hosting job fairs and beefing up the resumes of applicants.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Best Buy hiring thousands for upcoming holiday season amid pandemic
New numbers from the Labor Department show just how bleak the job market is right now, which is why Best Buy is getting swamped on the first day of its holiday season job fair.
New numbers from the Labor Department show just how bleak the job market is right now, which is why Best Buy is getting swamped on the first day of its holiday season job fair.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Michelob Ultra hiring ‘chief exploration officer’ to visit national parks
The new ‘CEO’ will travel in a camper van, complete with bathroom and shower.
The new ‘CEO’ will travel in a camper van, complete with bathroom and shower.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
3 keys for finding contentment in your job
Carson Tate, managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., breaks down three ways to find happiness in your work.
Carson Tate, managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., breaks down three ways to find happiness in your work.