Expansion of Paid Leave Laws Reflects Transforming Definition of 'Family'

Expansion of Paid Leave Laws Reflects Transforming Definition of …

January 8, 2025
State paid family and medical leave laws are set to expand this year, influenced by changing family structures and social trends. Connecticut and Washington have enacted changes …
Maine Unveils New Paid Family and Medical Leave Portal for Employers

Maine Unveils New Paid Family and Medical Leave Portal for Employers

January 8, 2025
The Maine Department of Labor announced the launch of the new Paid Family and Medical Leave Portal. This online system lets employers register, appoint a payroll processor, file …
Optimizing Maternity and Paternity Leave: The Strategies of Five Long Island Couples for Quality Time with Their Newborns

Optimizing Maternity and Paternity Leave: The Strategies of Five Long …

January 8, 2025
Megan and George Holz meticulously plan their parental leaves in East Meadow. They’ve designed a spreadsheet to track when each will take time off work to take care of their …
Report Reveals Unprecedented Economic Growth and Employment Records in New York City's Boomtown

Report Reveals Unprecedented Economic Growth and Employment Records in …

January 7, 2025
Due to increasing demands and technical difficulties, many people have myriad questions about how to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), …
The Struggles of White-Collar Workers with Long-Term Unemployment

The Struggles of White-Collar Workers with Long-Term Unemployment

January 7, 2025
Amid the pandemic, certain industries experienced significant growth due to the shift towards work-from-home technologies. However, this growth is now beginning to slow down. With …
EDD Introduces FinTech Webinar Series for 2025

EDD Introduces FinTech Webinar Series for 2025

January 7, 2025
The California Economic Development Department [EDD] has recently announced its latest initiative intended to support the fintech sector. Launching in the year 2025, the EDD will …
California Breaks From the Majority of States' Unemployment Trend

California Breaks From the Majority of States' Unemployment Trend

January 7, 2025
Interacting with various government departments to access crucial state benefits can often be a complex and cumbersome process. This article aims to shed light on how to navigate …
EDD Launches Complimentary Series of Fintech Webinars

EDD Launches Complimentary Series of Fintech Webinars

January 7, 2025
The Economic Development Department is set to roll out a free Fintech Webinar Series in 2025, aimed at enlightening, engaging, and inspiring financial technology enthusiasts and …
November Unemployment Plummets to 5.7%, Lowest Level Since 2004

November Unemployment Plummets to 5.7%, Lowest Level Since 2004

January 7, 2025
Many people have faced challenges in attempting to communicate with the Employment Development Department in California; however, there are different ways to reach out, including …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reveal Strategies to Tackle High Child Care Costs and Low Pre-K Attendance

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reveal Strategies to Tackle High Child Care …

January 7, 2025
The General Assembly reconvenes this week with a variety of bills that could impact parents across the commonwealth. A significant focus is on addressing the financial burdens of …
Maine Initiates New Online Portal for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Maine Initiates New Online Portal for Paid Family and Medical Leave …

January 6, 2025
The State of Maine has introduced a new online portal for its paid family and medical leave program. The program provides workers in the private and public sectors with 12 weeks of …
Stability Observed in Ohio's Unemployment Rate in November

Stability Observed in Ohio's Unemployment Rate in November

January 6, 2025
Ohio’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3% in November, matching the national average. The labor force participation rate increased marginally from 62.5% to 62.6%, indicating …
Understanding the Implications of New York's Prenatal Leave for Employees and Employers: A Legal Perspective

Understanding the Implications of New York's Prenatal Leave for …

January 6, 2025
Contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California can be a daunting task due to heavy call volumes. However, understanding the specific tasks and services of the …
Challenges Encountered by White-Collar Job Hunters Amidst Low U.S. Unemployment Rates

Challenges Encountered by White-Collar Job Hunters Amidst Low U.S. …

January 6, 2025
Navigating the process of filing for state programs such as unemployment, paid family leave (PFL), and state disability insurance (SDI) can be difficult. In California, the …
Asheville Faces Unemployment Crisis: A Call to Retain Residents Amidst Job and Income Reduction

Asheville Faces Unemployment Crisis: A Call to Retain Residents Amidst …

January 6, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers various services and support for people who lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in …
Maine Employers Get New Paid Leave Portal from the Department of Labor

Maine Employers Get New Paid Leave Portal from the Department of Labor

January 6, 2025
The Maine Department of Labor has initiated a new online portal to manage contributions from employers towards the new paid family and medical leave system. Starting this year, …
Buncombe County's Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.2%, No Longer the Highest in the State

Buncombe County's Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.2%, No Longer the …

January 6, 2025
The PDLE, which stands for the Paid Disability and Family Leave Program, is one of California’s citizen assistance platforms. It provides short-term disability insurance (SDI) and …
Maine Workers Guaranteed 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave with New Program

Maine Workers Guaranteed 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave …

January 6, 2025
Maine has launched a new paid family and medical leave program, ensuring workers in both the private and public sectors 12 weeks of paid leave for family-related matters such as …
Dale Earnhardt Jr Inspires Veteran Insider with Emotional Message Following Past Unemployment Fears

Dale Earnhardt Jr Inspires Veteran Insider with Emotional Message …

January 6, 2025
This article offers guidance for those who may need to get in touch with the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Getting through to the EDD can sometimes be …
Improved Prospects for Parental Leave in America

Improved Prospects for Parental Leave in America

January 4, 2025
Contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) can at times be a difficult and daunting task. The EDD manages unemployment benefits, disability insurance, and paid family …
Understanding Maine's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Maine's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: A …

January 3, 2025
The State Disability Insurance (SDI) is a California state-provided insurance program. It is meant to partially substitute an individual’s income when you are unable to work due to …
Understanding Maternity Leave Pay: NYS Paid Family Leave Vs. FMLA

Understanding Maternity Leave Pay: NYS Paid Family Leave Vs. FMLA

January 3, 2025
Megan Holz, a senior project architect, and her husband George, an energy consultant, are among the many parents planning to avail of paid family leave. Various programs exist to …
Several Wisconsin Cities and Counties Experience Marginal Increase in Unemployment in November

Several Wisconsin Cities and Counties Experience Marginal Increase in …

January 3, 2025
In November, seven out of 12 metropolitan areas in Wisconsin experienced a slight increase in unemployment rates compared to October. One area’s unemployment rate rose by 0.2 …
Governor Newsom Improves California's Paid Family Leave by Increasing Wage Replacement Rates for Employees

Governor Newsom Improves California's Paid Family Leave by Increasing …

January 3, 2025
Navigating through the process of unemployment can feel complicated, and getting in touch with the proper resources for assistance can be a daunting task. Several agencies play a …
Revealing the Enhanced Workers Compensation and Paid Family Leave Benefits by the State

Revealing the Enhanced Workers Compensation and Paid Family Leave …

January 3, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul has ushered in the new year with boosts to workers’ compensation and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. These changes are aimed at benefiting employee welfare …
December Reports Indicate Lesser Than Expected Rise in German Unemployment, According to Labour Office

December Reports Indicate Lesser Than Expected Rise in German …

January 3, 2025
Contacting EDD (Employment Development Department) can sometimes be a daunting task due to their heavy load of inquiries. However, there are several ways to reach out to them. You …
Unprecedented Hike in California's Paid Family Leave and Disability Benefits

Unprecedented Hike in California's Paid Family Leave and Disability …

January 2, 2025
The new California legislation aims to lessen the financial stress during significant life transitions and obstacles. Paid family leave and disability benefits have increased to …
Record-Breaking Increase in Paid Family Leave and Disability Benefits for New Claims in California in 2025

Record-Breaking Increase in Paid Family Leave and Disability Benefits …

January 2, 2025
California has increased its Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance benefits to up to 90 percent of regular pay for many workers, a historic increase designed to make time away …
Newsom's 'Significant Increase' in Paid Leave for Californians: The Impact on Workers Explored

Newsom's 'Significant Increase' in Paid Leave for Californians: The …

January 2, 2025
Contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California doesn’t have to be challenging. Various means are available for claimants to ensure that their questions or …
Governor Newsom Reveals Groundbreaking Increase in Paid Family Leave Benefits for 2025

Governor Newsom Reveals Groundbreaking Increase in Paid Family Leave …

January 2, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state of California has raised the benefits for paid family leave and disability to historical levels. Workers earning less than …
Enhanced Benefits for Paid Family Leave Under New California Law

Enhanced Benefits for Paid Family Leave Under New California Law

January 2, 2025
FRESNO, Calif. – A new law in California is pushing the boundaries for employee benefits, increasing the funds allocated for individuals on paid family leave or state disability …
Stability Persists for Oregon's Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Tax Rates as We Approach 2025

Stability Persists for Oregon's Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave …

January 2, 2025
Oregon employers will pay the same unemployment insurance rate in 2025 as in 2024, which is 2.4%. The state’s unemployment trust, funded by these payroll taxes, is utilized to …
Extended Deadline for Federal Benefits Application for Hurricane Helene Victims in Georgia

Extended Deadline for Federal Benefits Application for Hurricane …

January 2, 2025
Navigating the EDD (Employment Development Department) can be quite a task. This department provides services to people who have lost jobs or suffered a disability that makes them …
Governor Gavin Newsom of California Declares Boost in Paid Family Leave and Disability Perks

Governor Gavin Newsom of California Declares Boost in Paid Family …

January 2, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a critical service for many in the state of California, offering job search assistance, unemployment insurance, and disability …
GOP legislator contests Maine's paid family and medical leave program

GOP legislator contests Maine's paid family and medical leave program

January 2, 2025
Navigating the unemployment system can be a difficult process. Regardless of your situation, having the right information and knowing how to access unemployment support is crucial. …
Enhanced Paid Leave Benefits for California Workers Earning Under $63K

Enhanced Paid Leave Benefits for California Workers Earning Under $63K

January 2, 2025
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is responsible for administering unemployment benefits, disability insurance, Paid Family Leave (PFL), and other services to …
Nonprofit Leader to Resign for New Executive Position

Nonprofit Leader to Resign for New Executive Position

January 2, 2025
The article primarily focuses on how you can contact different branches of EDD(comprising SDI, PFL etc.) in California, the potential difficulties you may face while contacting …
New York Pioneers Paid Prenatal Leave in the US

New York Pioneers Paid Prenatal Leave in the US

January 2, 2025
Taking time off work for family or medical reasons has become more feasible thanks to the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program in California. The program, which is also known as Family …
Understanding the Implications of the New Paid Family and Medical Leave Program for Mainers

Understanding the Implications of the New Paid Family and Medical …

January 2, 2025
One of the greatest dilemmas people face when dealing with unemployment departments is how to get through to an actual human being to handle their concerns. The same is true with …
US Jobless Claims Plunge to 211,000, Reaching a Record Low Since March

US Jobless Claims Plunge to 211,000, Reaching a Record Low Since March

January 2, 2025
Contacting Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a struggle for many individuals due to busy phone lines and long waiting hours. There are various ways to get in touch …
U.S Unemployment Hits 8-Month Low in Final Stretch of 2024 Boosting Economy

U.S Unemployment Hits 8-Month Low in Final Stretch of 2024 Boosting …

January 2, 2025
The process of getting through to the Employment Development Department (EDD) is sometimes challenging. With millions of Californians trying to get help from the office amid a …
US Labor Market Remains Resilient as Unemployment Benefit Claims Decrease by 9,000 to 211,000

US Labor Market Remains Resilient as Unemployment Benefit Claims …

January 2, 2025
The article’s original content encompasses too many themes unrelated to the primary topic, which revolves around unemployment, Paid Family Leave, SDI, and ways to contact related …
Exploring Naples, Italy: An Attractive Tourist Hub Battling Crime and Joblessness

Exploring Naples, Italy: An Attractive Tourist Hub Battling Crime and …

January 2, 2025
Obtaining employment benefits and navigating through the different governmental departments can be a daunting process. As such, having access to services that relay information on …
Opinion: Let's Aim for Paid Family Leave by 2025

Opinion: Let's Aim for Paid Family Leave by 2025

January 2, 2025
Congress is considering proposals for paid family leave, following consensus from the public that the country’s leaders must work together to address such issues. The bipartisan …
Top Disability Insurance Providers of 2025

Top Disability Insurance Providers of 2025

January 1, 2025
Disability insurance is a vital coverage that provides financial support if a person becomes unable to work due to a disability. This insurance coverage is particularly important …
2024 Concludes with Unemployment Claims Hitting an 8-Month Record Low

2024 Concludes with Unemployment Claims Hitting an 8-Month Record Low

January 1, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a vital service provider to California’s residents who are unemployed, underemployed, or unable to work due to disability or family …
Borrello Urges Hochul to Eradicate Unemployment Insurance Debt

Borrello Urges Hochul to Eradicate Unemployment Insurance Debt

January 1, 2025
Republican state senators George Borrello, Dean Murray, and Pam Helming are calling for Governor Kathy Hochul to take decisive action to alleviate the economic burdens facing New …
Understanding the Five-Year Rule in Social Security Disability Insurance

Understanding the Five-Year Rule in Social Security Disability …

January 1, 2025
This article focuses primarily on the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and includes information on how to navigate its processes and reach its customer service …
Changes in Paychecks for Maine Workers as Paid Leave Contributions Initiate

Changes in Paychecks for Maine Workers as Paid Leave Contributions …

January 1, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, contacting the right support services is crucial. For example, if you are in California and require assistance with your Employment Development …
Projecting Unemployment Rates in 2025: How High Might They Go?

Projecting Unemployment Rates in 2025: How High Might They Go?

January 1, 2025
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is an agency that provides a variety of services to businesses, workers, and job seekers. The EDD assists people with job …
Understanding the Provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act

Understanding the Provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act

January 1, 2025
If you’re trying to get in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California, there are several strategies you may use to expedite this process. It’s no secret …
Massachusetts Teachers Demand Paid Parental Leave, Sparking Protest Movements

Massachusetts Teachers Demand Paid Parental Leave, Sparking Protest …

January 1, 2025
For the past two years, teacher strikes across Massachusetts have focused on two central issues: paid parental leave and wage increases for paraprofessionals, also known as …
Why Massachusetts Teachers Aren't Already Receiving Paid Parental Leave: An In-Depth Examination

Why Massachusetts Teachers Aren't Already Receiving Paid Parental …

January 1, 2025
Teacher strikes within the state have repeatedly spotlighted nonsalary issues such as paid parental leave. Owing to these strikes, unions in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead …
Substantial Increase in Short Interest Observed for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (NYSE:EDD)

Substantial Increase in Short Interest Observed for Morgan Stanley …

January 1, 2025
MarketBeat News has reported a significant increase in short interest in Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (NYSE:EDD). In December, the short interest stood …
Updated Health and Paid Leave Benefits for LGBTQ Residents in California Now in Effect

Updated Health and Paid Leave Benefits for LGBTQ Residents in …

January 1, 2025
It can sometimes be difficult to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD) due to high call volumes. The EDD offers multiple resources for those seeking help with …
2025 Ushers in New Workplace Laws with a Minimum Wage Increase in Another State

2025 Ushers in New Workplace Laws with a Minimum Wage Increase in …

January 1, 2025
This article focuses on the new workplace-related laws that have been implemented in the state of New York. These affect areas such as minimum wage, compensation for workers, and …
Job Growth in California Decelerates Amid Climbing Unemployment and Economic Instability

Job Growth in California Decelerates Amid Climbing Unemployment and …

December 31, 2024
The U.S. workforce currently stands at 165.5 million, with 19.5 million in California alone. Last year saw California’s unemployment rate rising from 5.1% to 5.4%, landing as the …
Exploring the New Laws: Changes Coming to the Tri-State Area in 2025

Exploring the New Laws: Changes Coming to the Tri-State Area in 2025

December 31, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California offers various programs such as SDI (State Disability Insurance), Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Unemployment Insurance (UI). …
FOX 35 Examination: Prolonged Delays and Extended Call Waits for Unemployment Claimants Despite Decreased Joblessness Rate

FOX 35 Examination: Prolonged Delays and Extended Call Waits for …

December 31, 2024
Even with lower than average unemployment rates, Florida faces its share of challenges in distributing unemployment benefits. Systemic issues such as outdated technical …
Governor Hochul Announces Increased Government Payments to Workers in New York for the New Year

Governor Hochul Announces Increased Government Payments to Workers in …

December 31, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that new legislation coming into effect in the new year will increase both workers’ compensation and the maximum weekly benefit for paid …
Enhancements in Paid Leave and Health Benefits: How 2025's New Legislation Bolsters Support for Working Families in California

Enhancements in Paid Leave and Health Benefits: How 2025's New …

December 31, 2024
In recent times, there has been a notable increase in the number of individuals seeking assistance with employment-related issues. The California Employment Development Department …
County Delays Decision on Proposed Economic Development District

County Delays Decision on Proposed Economic Development District

December 31, 2024
Officials in Brown County are considering the creation of a new multi-county Economic Development District (EDD) that will also include Monroe and Owen counties. Scott Rudd, a …
New Laws in New York and New Jersey to be Implemented in 2025

New Laws in New York and New Jersey to be Implemented in 2025

December 31, 2024
The California Employment Development Department, commonly known as EDD, manages unemployment benefits, disability insurance, and paid family leave policies for the residents of …
January 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance: Expect an Increase in Your First Check Soon

January 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance: Expect an Increase …

December 31, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides various assistance programs for individuals facing job loss or those seeking employment. These include but are …