In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Thousands of unemployed Illinois residents waiting on call back from IDES
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
Almost half of working mothers in Illinois have lost jobs, hours during COVID: survey
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polling shows millions plan to stay home instead of returning to work in wake of pandemic
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas breaks down some of the numbers regarding COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas breaks down some of the numbers regarding COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.
Illinois evictions moratorium extended through May 29
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
A moratorium on evictions in Illinois has been extended through May 29, 2021.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive. Here's what you need to do if you haven't received your money yet:
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive. Here's what you need to do if you haven't received your money yet:
Chicago area couple wants to cancel wedding but may not get their money back
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some couples are now finding themselves in dire financial straits as they try to cancel their plans for their wedding day only to find out there is a big price to pay.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some couples are now finding themselves in dire financial straits as they try to cancel their plans for their wedding day only to find out there is a big price to pay.
Democrats pushing Biden to propose permanent extension of unemployment benefits
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full-time
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Stimulus check 'plus-up' payments may be smaller than expected - here's why
Some Americans who didn't receive as much money as they were entitled to in the three stimulus checks approved by Congress are now poised to receive extra cash as part of a "plus-up" payment.
Some Americans who didn't receive as much money as they were entitled to in the three stimulus checks approved by Congress are now poised to receive extra cash as part of a "plus-up" payment.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.