A 2024 Overview of Paid Family Leave Programs Across Different States

A 2024 Overview of Paid Family Leave Programs Across Different States

December 28, 2024
The article discusses the paid family and medical leave programs offered by fourteen states in the U.S, according to the Prenatal-to-3-Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt …
Maine Set to Start Funding for Family Medical Leave Act

Maine Set to Start Funding for Family Medical Leave Act

December 28, 2024
The pandemic crisis has greatly affected employment all around the world. In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is tasked with providing compensation and …
Non-profit organizations now eligible for disability assistance grants

Non-profit organizations now eligible for disability assistance grants

December 28, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) plays a critical role in providing financial benefits to individuals who have lost employment, suffered an illness, or are caring for a …
Disability Benefit Payment Dates for January 2025: When to Expect Your SSDI Payments Next Month?

Disability Benefit Payment Dates for January 2025: When to Expect Your …

December 28, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is a state department that provides among many things, unemployment insurance benefits, disability insurance, paid family …
NY Bank Fined $10M for Involvement in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud in Washington State

NY Bank Fined $10M for Involvement in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud in …

December 27, 2024
Washington state has recovered $10 million from Metropolitan Commercial Bank in response to unemployment funds that were stolen during the pandemic, the state Attorney General’s …
Upcoming 2025 Legislation in New York: Increased Wages, Paid Prenatal Leave, Bus Seat Belts, and the 'Seinfeld Bill'

Upcoming 2025 Legislation in New York: Increased Wages, Paid Prenatal …

December 27, 2024
Navigating the Employment Development Department (EDD) isn’t always easy, but the key is knowing the right steps to take and resources to use. If you are trying to get through to …
Exploring US States with Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies

Exploring US States with Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies

December 27, 2024
Navigating through unemployment and other government-related programs can be a complex process. Knowledge about these programs is essential to ensure individuals who need help get …
Understanding California's New Paid Sick Leave Laws for 2025

Understanding California's New Paid Sick Leave Laws for 2025

December 27, 2024
In California, as of Jan. 1, enhancements to paid sick leave laws continue to evolve to better serve employees. Generally, employers in the state are expected to provide at least …
Most Tennessee Counties Maintain Unemployment Rate Below 5%

Most Tennessee Counties Maintain Unemployment Rate Below 5%

December 27, 2024
Navigating the EDD (Employment Development Department) system can be quite challenging, particularly during the periods of high demand such as in the aftermath of COVID-19. Some …
Acting Labor Secretary Asserts Improvement in Unemployment Rates Despite Recession Fears

Acting Labor Secretary Asserts Improvement in Unemployment Rates …

December 27, 2024
The unemployment insurance system in America faced numerous challenges throughout the events of the 2020 pandemic. Even with improvements made under the Biden administration, the …
California to Increase Family Leave Pay Beginning January

California to Increase Family Leave Pay Beginning January

December 27, 2024
Eligibility for paid family leave (PFL) ensures that you can take time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child. To understand your rights and …
Understanding the Benefits of Paid Family Leave

Understanding the Benefits of Paid Family Leave

December 27, 2024
The State of California’s disability fund, often listed as CASDI or CA Disability Employee on paystubs, deducts about 1% of the workers’ income. This fund currently allows workers …
October Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc County Ranked Tenth Lowest in the State at 2.7%

October Unemployment Rate in Pontotoc County Ranked Tenth Lowest in …

December 27, 2024
In October 2024, Pontotoc County tied with Smith County for the tenth lowest unemployment rate in Mississippi, set at 2.7%. Data from the Mississippi Employment Security Commission …
Mastrangelo: 2025 Could Possibly be the Year for Paid Family Leave

Mastrangelo: 2025 Could Possibly be the Year for Paid Family Leave

December 26, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) helpline can be a complicated system to navigate for many individuals. The EDD provides unemployment benefits, paid family …
Unicoi County Records the Highest Unemployment Rate in the State

Unicoi County Records the Highest Unemployment Rate in the State

December 26, 2024
Erwin, Tennessee is experiencing the highest unemployment rate among all of Tennessee’s 95 counties in November, largely due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. This highlights the …
Slight Decline Witnessed in US Unemployment Benefit Applications

Slight Decline Witnessed in US Unemployment Benefit Applications

December 26, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California administers programs that help individuals connect with job opportunities, supply disability or parental leave payments, …
Pritzker Praises Increased Minimum Wage Amid Rising Unemployment Rate in Illinois

Pritzker Praises Increased Minimum Wage Amid Rising Unemployment Rate …

December 26, 2024
While Illinois employers gear up to accommodate the minimum-wage hikes, there are concerns that the change could result in more statewide job cuts. The state’s minimum wage will …
Unemployment Claims Drop Slightly For First-Timers Amid 3-Year High in Total Filings

Unemployment Claims Drop Slightly For First-Timers Amid 3-Year High in …

December 26, 2024
Navigating the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) service lines can be challenging, particularly if you’re trying to contact them for assistance with unemployment or …
US Unemployment Benefit Applications Remain Constant, While Ongoing Claims Hit a 3-Year Peak

US Unemployment Benefit Applications Remain Constant, While Ongoing …

December 26, 2024
Navigating through the Department of Employment Development (EDD) can sometimes feel complex and time-consuming for some people. With vast services such as unemployment insurance …
The Reasons Behind Alamo Bowl participants Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders of Colorado Availing Disability Insurance

The Reasons Behind Alamo Bowl participants Travis Hunter and Shedeur …

December 25, 2024
State Disability Insurance, also known as SDI, provides services to people who qualify due to medical conditions that limit or prevent their ability to work. Eligibility for SDI is …
Unemployment Rates Increase in November Across the State

Unemployment Rates Increase in November Across the State

December 25, 2024
The state Department of Labor has reported a slight rise in unemployment rates in Cattaraugus County and Allegany County in November, as compared to October. However, the rates are …
Despite Rising Unemployment, Illinois Proceeds with Another Minimum Wage Increase

Despite Rising Unemployment, Illinois Proceeds with Another Minimum …

December 25, 2024
The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase from $14 per hour to $15 on January 1. Illinois employers are preparing for this change, which marks the last in a series of annual …
New Year to Usher in Payroll Deductions with Introduction of Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules

New Year to Usher in Payroll Deductions with Introduction of Paid …

December 25, 2024
A final set of regulations now governs the Maine Department of Labor’s paid family and medical leave program, determining how employers and employees have to adhere to the rules. …
Paolo Mastrangelo's Opinion: 2025 Might Witness the Advent of Paid Family Leaves

Paolo Mastrangelo's Opinion: 2025 Might Witness the Advent of Paid …

December 24, 2024
As Congress considers legislation for 2025, they are looking closely at bipartisan proposals dedicated to paid family leave. Such proposals reflect a demand for effective …
Connecticut Paid Leave Program Helps Residents Struggling with Housing Insecurity Secure an Income

Connecticut Paid Leave Program Helps Residents Struggling with Housing …

December 24, 2024
The Connecticut Paid Leave program is reminding residents that income replacement benefits are available to workers with a serious health condition or those taking care of a family …
November Unemployment Rate in New Hampshire Remains Stable

November Unemployment Rate in New Hampshire Remains Stable

December 24, 2024
If you’re dealing with the California Employment Development Department (EDD), it’s useful to know different ways to reach them. Whether for paid family leave (PFL) or state …
Six States, Including Alabama, Experience Unemployment Rise in November

Six States, Including Alabama, Experience Unemployment Rise in …

December 24, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its report on state unemployment for November 2024. The month showed unemployment rates increase in six U.S. states, including …
Unemployment Rates on the Rise in Local Area

Unemployment Rates on the Rise in Local Area

December 24, 2024
Data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development shows that unemployment in northeast Indiana for November was generally a percentage point higher than the previous year. …
Evaluating the Performance of Kansas' New Unemployment Insurance System

Evaluating the Performance of Kansas' New Unemployment Insurance …

December 24, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a valuable resource for many individuals trying to navigate the often complex requirements and processes involving unemployment …
Blog Article Title: Unemployment Rates in Solano Remain Unchanged in November, According to EDD Report

Blog Article Title: Unemployment Rates in Solano Remain Unchanged in …

December 23, 2024
Navigating the complexities of unemployment can often be a daunting task. This article aims to provide useful information on how to get in touch with various California-based …
Solano's Unemployment Figures Remain Constant in November, According to EDD Report

Solano's Unemployment Figures Remain Constant in November, According …

December 23, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides a number of crucial services to state residents, including administering unemployment insurance, disability …
Colorado's Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average Following November Job Losses

Colorado's Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average Following …

December 23, 2024
Colorado’s unemployment rate has recorded an increase for the eighth consecutive time this year, surpassing the national rate for the first time since 2021. The state’s …
November 2024 Unemployment Rate in Wyoming Climbs to 3.3%

November 2024 Unemployment Rate in Wyoming Climbs to 3.3%

December 23, 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services recently released data indicating a slight increase in the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment …
Increase in Michigan's Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefit to $614

Increase in Michigan's Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefit to $614

December 23, 2024
Governor Gretchen Whitmer enacted several bills on Dec. 23 that hike unemployment benefits for the first time since 2011. This new law expands unemployment benefits from 20 weeks …
Ohio's Jobless Rate Still Surpasses National Average as Holidays Approach

Ohio's Jobless Rate Still Surpasses National Average as Holidays …

December 23, 2024
Navigating the labyrinthine systems of unemployment and disability insurance systems can often be an overwhelming process, making it crucial to understand how to contact the …
December 2024 Social Security Disability Insurance: The Final Payment of the Year Lands Tomorrow

December 2024 Social Security Disability Insurance: The Final Payment …

December 23, 2024
The experience many people have when trying to contact EDD (Employment Development Department) can often be quite frustrating. Phone lines can be busy, and it might seem impossible …
New Legislation Extends Unemployment Collection Period for Michigan Residents

New Legislation Extends Unemployment Collection Period for Michigan …

December 23, 2024
Navigating the realm of Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs can be challenging, particularly when it …
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Approves Expansion of Unemployment Benefits

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Approves Expansion of Unemployment …

December 23, 2024
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill on Monday to increase unemployment insurance benefits in Michigan. Workers can now receive benefits for up to 26 weeks, up from the previous …
California Teachers' Quest for Paid Family Leave: Plans to Overturn Gov. Newsom's Veto

California Teachers' Quest for Paid Family Leave: Plans to Overturn …

December 23, 2024
California lawmakers are preparing to revisit the issue of paid family leave for public school teachers in 2025, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of a similar bill back in …
New Law extends Unemployment Benefits to 26 Weeks in Michigan

New Law extends Unemployment Benefits to 26 Weeks in Michigan

December 23, 2024
The legislation expanding unemployment benefits for Michigan residents has been enacted, according to an announcement by Governor Whitmer. The new law will raise unemployment …
Navigating the Holidays: An Unemployed Couple's Struggle in Gilbertsville

Navigating the Holidays: An Unemployed Couple's Struggle in …

December 22, 2024
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Federal Prison Sentence for Gainesville Man for Defrauding Social Security Disability Insurance

Federal Prison Sentence for Gainesville Man for Defrauding Social …

December 21, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is a state department that offers a variety of services to unemployed citizens, employers, and job seekers. These services …
Significant Job Growth in the Bay Area - Focused in One Particular Sector

Significant Job Growth in the Bay Area - Focused in One Particular …

December 21, 2024
If you’ve recently become jobless in California, you might have to go through the process of getting in contact with the Employment Development Department (EDD). Unfortunately, …
Trump's Downsizing Could Potentially Cause a Surge in Unemployment in Virginia: Insights from the House Speaker

Trump's Downsizing Could Potentially Cause a Surge in Unemployment in …

December 21, 2024
Virginia’s unemployment compensation system is reaching normalcy nearly five years after the COVID-19 pandemic initiated. However, House Speaker Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, is …
Higher Payroll Taxes Imposed on California Businesses to Offset State's Federal Unemployment Debt

Higher Payroll Taxes Imposed on California Businesses to Offset …

December 21, 2024
If you’re seeking to apply for Unemployment Insurance in California or if you have any queries related to the Employment Development Department (EDD), it might be challenging to …
Unemployment Rates Remain Steady in State and Mother Lode

Unemployment Rates Remain Steady in State and Mother Lode

December 20, 2024
The latest Employment Development Department (EDD) data reveals that the unemployment rate in California and the Mother Lode region remained steady for November. The statistics …
Unemployment Rates in North Bay Show Mixed Results in November

Unemployment Rates in North Bay Show Mixed Results in November

December 20, 2024
This article conveyed information on recently released statistics of unemployment rates for different counties in North Bay region, taking the period of November into …
Job Growth in Bay Area, California Proceeds at Steady Rate While Statewide Progress Slows Down

Job Growth in Bay Area, California Proceeds at Steady Rate While …

December 20, 2024
The process of connecting with the Employment Development Department (EDD) can appear overwhelming at first. However, when you understand the right channels through which you can …
Lawmakers from Both Parties Seek to Broaden Paid Family Leave in South Carolina

Lawmakers from Both Parties Seek to Broaden Paid Family Leave in South …

December 20, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD), provides various services to California workers and businesses. Through EDD, California employees can file for unemployment …
Job Growth in the Bay Area is On the Rise, But Mainly Focused in One Sector

Job Growth in the Bay Area is On the Rise, But Mainly Focused in One …

December 20, 2024
The Bay Area reported slight job gains in November, according to a report by the California state Employment Development Department (EDD). The majority of these new jobs were found …
Unemployment Trends Differ in LA and Orange County in November

Unemployment Trends Differ in LA and Orange County in November

December 20, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency that provides a variety of services to businesses, workers, and job seekers. The EDD administers several …
South Carolina Legislator Strives to Extend Family Leave for State Employees

South Carolina Legislator Strives to Extend Family Leave for State …

December 20, 2024
The article focuses on a major challenge residents in the state of California often face – reaching the Employment Development Department (EDD), the agency responsible for …
Blog Article: November Sees a Decrease in County's Unemployment Rate - Report

Blog Article: November Sees a Decrease in County's Unemployment Rate - …

December 20, 2024
Inquiries about California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) benefits such as unemployment insurance, paid family leave (PFL), and state disability insurance (SDI) can be …
Unemployment Rates Rise in LA County, Fall in OC according to EDD Reports

Unemployment Rates Rise in LA County, Fall in OC according to EDD …

December 20, 2024
When it comes to contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California, the process can oftentimes be challenging and frustrating. Thousands of people relying on …
Despite National Rise, Arkansas Sustains 3.3% Unemployment Rate

Despite National Rise, Arkansas Sustains 3.3% Unemployment Rate

December 20, 2024
Arkansas’ unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3% in November 2024, consistent with trends over the past year. The national unemployment rate, however, increased slightly to 3.7% …
Rise in Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate in November

Rise in Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate in November

December 20, 2024
Unemployment rates have skyrocketed across the United States, with especially significant growth in California. These severe conditions make it crucial to understand how to get a …
Exploring the New Louisiana Laws Starting in 2025: Seafood Labeling, THC, Unemployment Benefits, and More

Exploring the New Louisiana Laws Starting in 2025: Seafood Labeling, …

December 20, 2024
On January 1, 2025, multiple new laws are set to take effect in Louisiana. Those laws impact different fields including unemployment benefits, seafood labeling, hemp-derived THC …
Connecticut's Family & Medical Leave Program Hit $1 Billion in Benefits Milestone

Connecticut's Family & Medical Leave Program Hit $1 Billion in …

December 20, 2024
The Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave program has successfully distributed one billion dollars in benefits since its inception three years ago. It is a significant …
CT's Family and Medical Leave Program Distributes Almost $1 Billion

CT's Family and Medical Leave Program Distributes Almost $1 Billion

December 20, 2024
The Paid Family and Medical Leave program in Connecticut, exemplifying Gov. Ned Lamont’s approach to supporting labor while maintaining fiscal conservatism, is closing its third …
Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class Action Settlement That Ends Today?

Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class Action Settlement That …

December 20, 2024
Many workers are often faced with the challenge of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD), the Paid Family Leave (PFL), and the State Disability Insurance (SDI). …
US Jobless Claims Drop Significantly, Surpassing Expectations

US Jobless Claims Drop Significantly, Surpassing Expectations

December 19, 2024
Navigating the Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and the Paid Family Leave (PFL) can seem daunting. This article will discuss how to …
Almost $1B Awarded by Connecticut's Paid Family Leave Program

Almost $1B Awarded by Connecticut's Paid Family Leave Program

December 19, 2024
The state of Connecticut’s paid family and medical leave program has provided nearly $3 million in benefits over its three-year lifespan, according to an announcement made on …
Lamont Celebrates the Triumph of Paid Family and Medical Leave

Lamont Celebrates the Triumph of Paid Family and Medical Leave

December 19, 2024
The article ‘Understanding the Process of Unemployment Benefits in California’ explores the different avenues that jobless individuals in California can use to access their …
Officials Report Nearly $1B in Benefits Paid Out by CT's Family and Medical Leave Program

Officials Report Nearly $1B in Benefits Paid Out by CT's Family and …

December 19, 2024
Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program has proved to be a valuable resource for workers, having disbursed nearly $1 billion in benefits since early 2022. A significant …