Significant Surge in Unemployment Rates Exceeds 4% as January Sees Minimal Job Growth

Significant Surge in Unemployment Rates Exceeds 4% as January Sees …

February 14, 2024
The unemployment rate in Australia increased to 4.1 per cent in January, representing an addition of approximately 500 jobs, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed. …
Students with Disabilities Discover Joy and Unity on 'Palentine's Day'

Students with Disabilities Discover Joy and Unity on 'Palentine's Day'

February 14, 2024
Sac State’s Disability Cultural Center celebrated Palentine’s Day in 2024 to promote friendship, diversity, and acceptance. The celebration was organized to provide a comfortable …
Exploring the Use of AI in Unemployment Systems: An Experiment by the Labor Department

Exploring the Use of AI in Unemployment Systems: An Experiment by the …

February 14, 2024
The U.S. Labor Department is exploring the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid employees in managing claims and delivering benefits. The research, named the …
Survey: Should the Mystics Consider Recruiting Meesseman if EDD is Unavailable?

Survey: Should the Mystics Consider Recruiting Meesseman if EDD is …

February 14, 2024
The primary topic of this article is the methods of getting in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD), the Paid Family Leave (PFL), and the State Disability …
Sun Life U.S. Introduces Family Leave Insurance for Enhanced Accessibility to Paid Leave Benefits for Caregivers

Sun Life U.S. Introduces Family Leave Insurance for Enhanced …

February 14, 2024
Sun Life U.S. has introduced a Family Leave Insurance (FLI) product in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, enhancing workers’ access to paid leave. Additional states are …
Proposal for Paid Family and Medical Leave Rejected by Democrat-Controlled New Mexico House

Proposal for Paid Family and Medical Leave Rejected by …

February 14, 2024
Dealing with the EDD (Employment Development Department) can sometimes prove to be tricky. This organization handles various claims, such as Unemployment Insurance (UI), Paid …
Inquiring with Rusty: Is it Possible to Work While Receiving Social Security Disability?

Inquiring with Rusty: Is it Possible to Work While Receiving Social …

February 14, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to return to work if they can, offering incentives to …
Understanding the New Paid Family and Medical Leave for Colorado Workers

Understanding the New Paid Family and Medical Leave for Colorado …

February 14, 2024
Kris Garcia, a Colorado resident, had to take three months off work following a car accident which left him with severe injuries including internal bleeding, and a knee laceration. …
Woman from Tracy Admits to $2 Million EDD Fraud

Woman from Tracy Admits to $2 Million EDD Fraud

February 14, 2024
A California resident, Kaymeisha Keyes, 32, of Tracy, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft associated with a fraudulent scheme which …
Recent Conviction for EDD Fraud in NorCal, Rising Asthma Rates in Sacramento and Fresno, and Expected Inflation on Valentine's Day: A KCRA Analysis

Recent Conviction for EDD Fraud in NorCal, Rising Asthma Rates in …

February 14, 2024
This article offers guidance on how to contact EDD, get in touch with Paid Family Leave (PFL), get in touch with the State Disability Insurance (SDI), and more. It focuses on …
Over 513,000 Borrowers Qualified for Student Loan Forgiveness Due to Health Issues

Over 513,000 Borrowers Qualified for Student Loan Forgiveness Due to …

February 14, 2024
The article details the benefits and procedures related to the Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPD) program, which forgives student loans for borrowers who are unable to …
📰 A Comparative Analysis of Unemployment in Seminole County

📰 A Comparative Analysis of Unemployment in Seminole County

February 14, 2024
The unemployment rate in Seminole County, Florida, was registered at 2.8% in December, placing it at the 58th highest position out of the 67 counties in the state. This data was …
Finding Out if SSDI Beneficiaries Need to File Taxes This Year: A Helpful Guide

Finding Out if SSDI Beneficiaries Need to File Taxes This Year: A …

February 14, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a multitude of services to people living in the state of California, including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, …
R.I. Prioritizes Bill to Extend Paid Family Leave to 12 Weeks

R.I. Prioritizes Bill to Extend Paid Family Leave to 12 Weeks

February 14, 2024
Navigating the unemployment benefits system can be a challenge, especially when you’re already dealing with a stressful situation such as job loss or injury. Unemployment benefits, …
SSDI Checks for February 2024: Today Marks More Arrivals

SSDI Checks for February 2024: Today Marks More Arrivals

February 14, 2024
Seeking to address California’s pressing need for a simplified way to access unemployment benefits, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) launched a new feature on …
Woman from Tracy Admits Involvement in EDD Fraud Worth Millions, Risks 20-year Prison Sentence

Woman from Tracy Admits Involvement in EDD Fraud Worth Millions, Risks …

February 13, 2024
Getting in touch with EDD customer service can sometimes be daunting, but there’s a whole raft of resources available to help make it a little bit easier. Whether you’re looking to …
Woman from Tracy Admits to 70 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Resulting in $1.1 Million Losses

Woman from Tracy Admits to 70 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Resulting …

February 13, 2024
In Tracy, California, a woman named Kaymeisha Keyes pleaded guilty to submitting over 70 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims to the California Employment Development …
Woman Risk 20 Years Imprisonment for Scamming over $1 Million in Covid-Related Funds

Woman Risk 20 Years Imprisonment for Scamming over $1 Million in …

February 13, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can be a resource for those facing unemployment or needing state disability insurance (SDI), but often people struggle …
Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers Receives Approval from Washington House

Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers Receives Approval from …

February 13, 2024
The Washington state House approved a bill authorizing unemployment insurance benefits for workers on strike or locked out due to a labor dispute. The bill, passed by a 53-44 vote, …
Washington House Passes Bill for Unemployment Benefits for Workers on Strike

Washington House Passes Bill for Unemployment Benefits for Workers on …

February 13, 2024
Anyone in Washington State who needs more information about how this change impacts their unemployment insurance benefits or has questions about their individual situation should …
Senators Plan to Fortify Unemployment System Ahead of Future Crises

Senators Plan to Fortify Unemployment System Ahead of Future Crises

February 13, 2024
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, have jointly proposed a framework for future legislation aimed at equipping the unemployment insurance system to better handle …
In Some Cases, Arkansans Experience Months-Long Wait for Unemployment Benefits

In Some Cases, Arkansans Experience Months-Long Wait for Unemployment …

February 13, 2024
The article highlights the issue of delayed unemployment benefits faced by a number of citizens in Arkansas. It has been reported that Arkansans who have applied for unemployment …
Legislation Introducing Additional Requirements for Unemployment Benefits Progresses in the House

Legislation Introducing Additional Requirements for Unemployment …

February 13, 2024
Legislation enforcing more stringent verification for applicants of unemployment insurance benefits, as well as imposing greater work search requirements, is advancing in the …
Layoff Anxiety Persists Among Americans due to Insufficient Savings for Unexpected Unemployment

Layoff Anxiety Persists Among Americans due to Insufficient Savings …

February 13, 2024
If you’re looking for information on how to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California, you came to the right place. The EDD provides a variety of services …
Over Half a Million Borrowers Granted Student Loan Forgiveness Due to Health Complications

Over Half a Million Borrowers Granted Student Loan Forgiveness Due to …

February 13, 2024
The Biden administration has reported that over half a million federal student loan borrowers have been granted forgiveness under the Total and Permanent Disability discharge …
Are You Eligible for the $3,822 Valentine's Day Bonus for Disability Insurance Beneficiaries?

Are You Eligible for the $3,822 Valentine's Day Bonus for Disability …

February 13, 2024
Disability Insurance Beneficiaries are to receive their next payout on February 14. Despite a calendar discrepancy, claimants that meet the necessary conditions will still be …
Exploring Joblessness in France

Exploring Joblessness in France

February 13, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a vital resource for many Californians, offering unemployment insurance for jobless residents, making disability insurance available …
EDD Disrupts the Plans of the Mystics

EDD Disrupts the Plans of the Mystics

February 13, 2024
Work interruptions due to illnesses or injuries can cause financial strain and increase anxiety, but programs such as the State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave …
Awaiting Crucial Inflation Data as UK Unemployment Rates Decrease

Awaiting Crucial Inflation Data as UK Unemployment Rates Decrease

February 13, 2024
Navigating the world of government services can sometimes be a daunting task. Many people often wonder how they can contact specific services, such as the Employment Development …
Understanding the 5-Year Rule for Social Security Disability: Essential Info You Should Know

Understanding the 5-Year Rule for Social Security Disability: …

February 13, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) serves an essential role for numerous individuals in the state. It is often tasked with disbursement of benefits like …
Rate Cut Hopes Dwindle as Unemployment Drops and Wage Growth Surpasses Predictions

Rate Cut Hopes Dwindle as Unemployment Drops and Wage Growth Surpasses …

February 13, 2024
The UK jobs market remains robust despite fluctuations in the economy, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The unemployment rate has …
Government Reveals New Grants for Food Security

Government Reveals New Grants for Food Security

February 13, 2024
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced 21 projects centered around food security will be sharing nearly $1 million in funding. Drawn from the Healthy …
Unanticipated Drop in Unemployment Keeps the U.K. Job Market Strong

Unanticipated Drop in Unemployment Keeps the U.K. Job Market Strong

February 13, 2024
When it comes to unemployment benefits and services, the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California provides a number of options. These include Disability Insurance …
Drop in Unemployment Rate in the UK for Q4 Reported

Drop in Unemployment Rate in the UK for Q4 Reported

February 13, 2024
The UK’s unemployment rate saw a decline in the fourth quarter according to data released by the Office for National Statistics. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) …
Government Faces Key Economic Week as Unemployment Declines and Wages Increase for the Sixth Consecutive Time

Government Faces Key Economic Week as Unemployment Declines and Wages …

February 12, 2024
Article: Unemployment rates in the UK have dropped, and wages have risen for the sixth consecutive time according to official data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) …
February 13 FTSE 100 Live Overview: UK Unemployment Rate at 3.8%, Surge in Arm Shares, Blue-Chips Stagnant

February 13 FTSE 100 Live Overview: UK Unemployment Rate at 3.8%, …

February 12, 2024
Interest rate cut expectations fell following above-average figures for jobs and wages. The labor market seems to be behaving differently than what The Bank of England anticipated, …
December Unemployment Rate in the UK Decreases to 3.8%

December Unemployment Rate in the UK Decreases to 3.8%

February 12, 2024
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a federal-state program jointly financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes (federal/state Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA/SUTA)). …
Unemployment in France Remains Stable at 7.5%

Unemployment in France Remains Stable at 7.5%

February 12, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides various support services to people looking for jobs, including unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and paid family …
How President Macron's Unemployment Crisis Might Benefit Marine Le Pen

How President Macron's Unemployment Crisis Might Benefit Marine Le Pen

February 12, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing rising unemployment rates, with concerns this could affect his reputation as an economic reformer. Over the past year, joblessness has …
Family & Medical Leave Act Progresses to the House Floor for Approval

Family & Medical Leave Act Progresses to the House Floor for Approval

February 12, 2024
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act is nearing approval in New Mexico. This proposal, in progress for years now, aims to extend paid leaves to all employees in the state, …
New Jersey Assembly Passes Vote for Extended Job Security Following Family Leave

New Jersey Assembly Passes Vote for Extended Job Security Following …

February 12, 2024
The difficulties in reaching the Employment Development Department (EDD) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) are well-known, especially when you need quick, clear answers to urgent …
New Mexico Receives State Funding to Boost Food Security

New Mexico Receives State Funding to Boost Food Security

February 12, 2024
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced that 21 projects in 19 communities across the state will receive FY24 Healthy Food Financing Awards. These …
Proposed Legislation Could Permit Department of Labor to Recover $100M in Unemployment Taxes and Retain a Portion

Proposed Legislation Could Permit Department of Labor to Recover $100M …

February 12, 2024
Navigating the process of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can be a challenging task. Whether you’re in need of help with your claim, unsure of …
Celebrating 40 Years of Allsup's Leadership and Innovation for American Employees and Employers

Celebrating 40 Years of Allsup's Leadership and Innovation for …

February 12, 2024
Allsup LLC is celebrating its 40th anniversary, having been a pioneer in nationwide Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation services, return to work programs, …
The Drawbacks of Having the Lowest Unemployment Rate in America

The Drawbacks of Having the Lowest Unemployment Rate in America

February 12, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides several important services to the state’s residents, such as unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and …
President Recinos of Berkeley College Honored as one of the 50 Over 50 Age Disruptors

President Recinos of Berkeley College Honored as one of the 50 Over 50 …

February 12, 2024
Diane Recinos, EdD, president of Berkeley College, has been recognized by City & State New York among their 2024 50 Over 50 Age Disruptors. The list honors outstanding leaders who …
Decrease in India's Urban Unemployment Rate to 6.5% in the Last Quarter of the Year

Decrease in India's Urban Unemployment Rate to 6.5% in the Last …

February 12, 2024
India’s urban unemployment rate decreased to 6.5% in Q4 2023, down from 7.2% in the same quarter in 2022 for individuals aged 15 years and above, according to the Periodic Labour …
Q3 Sees a Drop to 6.5 per cent in Urban Unemployment Rate

Q3 Sees a Drop to 6.5 per cent in Urban Unemployment Rate

February 12, 2024
Unemployment benefits in California are provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD). Navigating the system to obtain these benefits can be challenging, and knowing …
NSO Survey Reveals Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.5% in Final Quarter of 2023

NSO Survey Reveals Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.5% in Final Quarter …

February 12, 2024
According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), India saw a decrease in urban unemployment rate from 7.2% to 6.5% between …
Google and Pure Storage Slash Jobs in Bay Area Amid Broadening Tech Industry Cutbacks

Google and Pure Storage Slash Jobs in Bay Area Amid Broadening Tech …

February 12, 2024
Prominent tech companies, including Google and Pure Storage, are initiating another round of job cuts in the Bay Area, impacting hundreds of positions, according to state records. …
The Majority of Ohio Residents Still Struggle to Access Paid Leave

The Majority of Ohio Residents Still Struggle to Access Paid Leave

February 12, 2024
Paid family leave remains a significant concern as the majority of working individuals in Ohio and the rest of the U.S. lack this crucial benefit, according to a recent research …
Potential Expansion of Job Protection for Small Company Employees under Revised N.J. Family Leave Act

Potential Expansion of Job Protection for Small Company Employees …

February 12, 2024
BBC’s Newshour recently covered the proposed expansion of New Jersey’s Family Leave Act. Currently, the act allows employees to take up to 12 weeks off to bond with a newborn, …
Slight Decrease Noted in Turkey's Unemployment Rate

Slight Decrease Noted in Turkey's Unemployment Rate

February 12, 2024
The unemployment rate of Turkey had a slight drop in December, according to the data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute. As per their report, the unemployment rate fell …
The Majority of Ohio Residents Still Can't Access Paid Leave

The Majority of Ohio Residents Still Can't Access Paid Leave

February 11, 2024
A recent study indicates that a large proportion of working people in the United States, including Ohio, continue to live without the benefit of paid leave. Conducted by the …
Calling for an Educational Revolution to Enhance Reading Abilities

Calling for an Educational Revolution to Enhance Reading Abilities

February 11, 2024
The Grattan Institute, a public policy think tank, claims that failures in teaching children to read properly in Australia is costing individuals and the broader economy billions …
The Super Bowl: A Surprisingly Quiet Scene

The Super Bowl: A Surprisingly Quiet Scene

February 11, 2024
This article discusses the Super Bowl viewing environment at Rodano’s & Franklin’s bar, a local restaurant in Pennsylvania. On the Super Bowl night, the atmosphere at the bar was …
Kerala Continues to Battle with Unemployment

Kerala Continues to Battle with Unemployment

February 11, 2024
Kerala continues to rank highly in unemployment rates according to recent data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) carried out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme …
Assisting a Loved One in Applying for Social Security and Beyond

Assisting a Loved One in Applying for Social Security and Beyond

February 11, 2024
This Valentine’s Day, consider supporting your loved ones by helping them understand the different ways Social Security can assist people at various stages of life. There are many …
Top 7 Professions Predicted to Have the Highest Unemployment Rates by 2024

Top 7 Professions Predicted to Have the Highest Unemployment Rates by …

February 10, 2024
Navigating the EDD system can be a challenging task, especially when trying to obtain compensation for unemployment, disability, or family leave. It’s crucial to understand how to …
Debunking 4 Common Misconceptions About Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Debunking 4 Common Misconceptions About Unemployment Insurance …

February 10, 2024
The employment landscape in California has seen significant changes over time. This has necessitated the importance of various employment programs offered to residents, including …
Fact Check: Strategist's Claim Regarding Black Unemployment During Biden's Administration

Fact Check: Strategist's Claim Regarding Black Unemployment During …

February 10, 2024
ABC’s “This Week observed a debate between Donna Brazile, a Democrat, and Reince Priebus, a Republican, about President Joe Biden’s economic record, specifically focusing on Black …
Breaking the Stigma: Younger Employees Discuss Unemployment Openly

Breaking the Stigma: Younger Employees Discuss Unemployment Openly

February 10, 2024
The process of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD), and particularly speaking with a live person, can often be challenging and time-consuming. It is frequently …
A United Voice: The Bipartisan Appeal for Paid Family Leave Support

A United Voice: The Bipartisan Appeal for Paid Family Leave Support

February 10, 2024
New York’s economy thrives on the efforts of its diverse businesses, including small, medium and large enterprises. Integral to the success of these businesses are the people who …
Last Week Sees a Rise in Florida's Unemployment Claims

Last Week Sees a Rise in Florida's Unemployment Claims

February 10, 2024
Recent information about Paid Family Leave (PFL) shows that many people struggle to get in touch with PFL in times of need. People often face weeks of delay, frustrating feedback …