Unemployment

Biden Administration Wants To Make Getting Unemployment Insurance Easier

A small pilot program will help layoff victims navigate the process of claiming benefits.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Spike Amid Omicron, But Remain Low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week, but still remained below the pre-pandemic average.
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Number Of Americans Applying For Unemployment Benefits Falls To Lowest Level In 52 Years

Jobless claims dropped by 71,000 to 199,000, the lowest since mid-November 1969. The drop was much bigger than economists expected.
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Federal Unemployment Benefits Are Gone. Businesses Still Say They Can't Find Workers.

The coronavirus pandemic is still roiling the economy as some workers hesitate to fill available jobs.
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Despite COVID Nightmare For Unemployed, Democrats Water Down Reform Proposals

Democrats wanted to overhaul the unemployment system. Now, they're proposing setting bare minimum standards for states.
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'Return To Work' Bonuses Trickle Out In States That Tried To Lure Workers Off Unemployment

Both Republican- and Democratic-led states created signing bonuses for unemployment recipients.
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Voters Credit Biden For Boost In Child Tax Payments, Unemployment Benefits

When voters head to the polls next fall, Democrats hope they remember which party supported the benefits.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Makes Late, Lonely Push For Unemployment Benefits

The New York Democrat admitted the enhanced pandemic benefits were still doomed but said someone at least had to try.
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Ted Cruz Tells People To 'Get A Job' And Twitter Works Him Over

The Texas senator was responding to an article about unemployment benefits expiring for millions.
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Major Pandemic Relief Ends In September

Federal unemployment benefits cut off Sept. 6. By the end of the month, health insurance benefits for unemployed end too.
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