Weekly Unemployment Claims in the US Surge to 224,000

Weekly Unemployment Claims in the US Surge to 224,000

February 1, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 in California. For the week ending on March …
Anticipated January Jobs Report Predicts Minor Hiring Deceleration and Increase in Unemployment

Anticipated January Jobs Report Predicts Minor Hiring Deceleration and …

February 1, 2024
The State of California provides several programs to support individuals during periods of unemployment, disability, or family leave. The Employment Development Department (EDD) …
California Sees a Rise in Unemployment Claims Last Week

California Sees a Rise in Unemployment Claims Last Week

February 1, 2024
Initial applications for unemployment benefits in California saw an uptick last week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The number of new jobless claims increased to …
Is it Necessary to Pay Taxes on Unemployment Benefits?

Is it Necessary to Pay Taxes on Unemployment Benefits?

February 1, 2024
This article serves as an informative guide for understanding taxation on unemployment benefits. If you collected unemployment benefits in 2023, keep in mind that your income from …
Last Week's Unemployment Claims Decreased in MA: A Look at the Rest of the US

Last Week's Unemployment Claims Decreased in MA: A Look at the Rest of …

February 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in new unemployment filings in Massachusetts last week. According to the Department, new jobless claims, used as a measure of …
Esteemed Civic Leadership Fellowship 2024: Chicago's Influential Leaders Bag the Selection

Esteemed Civic Leadership Fellowship 2024: Chicago's Influential …

February 1, 2024
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) (www.lgcchicago.org) has selected 26 renowned executives for the 2024 Cohort of The Daniel Burnham Fellowship. This accelerator nurtures leaders to …
Dauphin County Woman Accused of Illegally Using Relative's Pandemic Unemployment Card For $13,000 Worth Transactions

Dauphin County Woman Accused of Illegally Using Relative's Pandemic …

February 1, 2024
Trying to get through to Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a hassle, but it’s possible if you know the right steps. It can be challenging to connect to a live person …
Increased Applications for Unemployment Benefits by Americans, Despite Historically Low Layoffs

Increased Applications for Unemployment Benefits by Americans, Despite …

February 1, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is a state-run agency that provides a variety of services to its citizens. Some of these services include handling …
HRlogics UCM: The Revamped Unemployment Tracker Now Among Top Compliance Technologies in a Dynamic Suite

HRlogics UCM: The Revamped Unemployment Tracker Now Among Top …

February 1, 2024
Unemployment Tracker, LLC has announced its name change to HRlogics UCM (Unemployment Cost Management), merging with five other leading compliance technologies and service …
December's Regional Unemployment Data Remains Largely Unchanged

December's Regional Unemployment Data Remains Largely Unchanged

February 1, 2024
Navigating through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) can be a task, particularly when dealing with its unemployment program. As a governmental agency, EDD is …
Asheville Records State's Lowest Unemployment Rate as Employers Scramble for Workers

Asheville Records State's Lowest Unemployment Rate as Employers …

February 1, 2024
The Asheville metropolitan area of North Carolina is currently experiencing the lowest unemployment rates in comparison with other metropolitan regions in the state, such as …
Understanding the Detriment of Repeated Exposure to Black Violence and Strategies for Black Americans to Safeguard Mental Health

Understanding the Detriment of Repeated Exposure to Black Violence and …

February 1, 2024
The racially motivated violence endured by numerous African Americans, notably including individuals like George Floyd and Tamir Rice, has magnified and perpetuated anti-Black …
Top Disability Insurance Providers for February 2024

Top Disability Insurance Providers for February 2024

January 31, 2024
This article focuses on the best disability insurance companies based on a comprehensive analysis of individual long-term disability insurance policies. The review reveals that the …
New Website to be Used by Oregonians for Unemployment Insurance Applications from March

New Website to be Used by Oregonians for Unemployment Insurance …

January 31, 2024
Major changes are anticipated for Oregonians filing for unemployment benefits. Starting March 4, 2024, individuals seeking unemployment insurance will have to submit claims on a …
EDD Allocates $7 Million Grant to Nonprofit for Assisting Prima Wawona Workers

EDD Allocates $7 Million Grant to Nonprofit for Assisting Prima Wawona …

January 31, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has bestowed a grant of $7 million to La Cooperativa Campesina de California, a nonprofit organization that supports …
EDD Grants $7 Million to Non-Profit for Supporting Unemployed Farmworkers

EDD Grants $7 Million to Non-Profit for Supporting Unemployed …

January 31, 2024
When it comes to obtaining unemployment benefits, knowing how to navigate through the system can be crucial. Specifically, in California, the Employment Development Department …
Exploring the Impact of Receiving Disability Insurance on Mortality Rates: A Study by the University of Cambridge Investigators

Exploring the Impact of Receiving Disability Insurance on Mortality …

January 31, 2024
Scholars have issued recent reports in Insurance, based on new findings originating from Cambridge, United Kingdom. The research focused on the impact of Disability Insurance and …
Bay Area Hit by Hundreds More Tech Layoffs as 2024 Crisis Intensifies

Bay Area Hit by Hundreds More Tech Layoffs as 2024 Crisis Intensifies

January 31, 2024
Applying for and receiving benefits from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is an accessible and efficient process for state residents. The EDD is responsible for …
Northwestern Mutual Faces Lawsuit from Policyholder Regarding Life and Disability Policies

Northwestern Mutual Faces Lawsuit from Policyholder Regarding Life and …

January 31, 2024
A Florida resident, Marcus Kirk, is in litigation with Northwestern Mutual Life over disability and life insurance waiver-of-premium benefits. Kirk asserts that his late …
Surprising Drop in German Unemployment Despite Economic Challenges

Surprising Drop in German Unemployment Despite Economic Challenges

January 31, 2024
Joblessness in Germany showed an unexpected decrease in January, demonstrating strength in its labor market despite recessionary pressures on the economy. According to the Federal …
Mike Brewer Denies any Conflict with Edd China Despite Their Split from Wheeler Dealers

Mike Brewer Denies any Conflict with Edd China Despite Their Split …

January 31, 2024
Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer confirmed to fans that there was no feud or disagreement that lead to his co-host Edd China’s departure from the popular car restoration show. In a …
Increase in Unemployment Rate in Germany Witnessed in January

Increase in Unemployment Rate in Germany Witnessed in January

January 31, 2024
Unemployment rates in Germany have seen a rise in January compared to December last year, and January 2023, according to preliminary government statistics. Germany’s Federal …
January Sees a Decline in German Unemployment

January Sees a Decline in German Unemployment

January 31, 2024
Germany’s unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in January, according to the Federal Labor Agency’s data. The number of unemployed people dropped by 2,000, contrasting the increase …
New York Requires Fairness in Paid Leave Policies

New York Requires Fairness in Paid Leave Policies

January 31, 2024
New York State’s medical leave program, which once acted as a nationwide model, has been struggling to deliver on its initial promise to safeguard workers and their families during …
Addressing the Health Care Worker Shortage with Innovative Strategies

Addressing the Health Care Worker Shortage with Innovative Strategies

January 30, 2024
The process of applying for and claiming unemployment benefits can be complicated and overwhelming, particularly for individuals who have not had to navigate such systems before. …
Preparing for $13 Million Expenditure: Maine Schools and the New Paid Family Leave Program's First Six Months

Preparing for $13 Million Expenditure: Maine Schools and the New Paid …

January 30, 2024
Maine’s developing Paid Family and Medical Leave Program will significantly impact school districts’ budgets across the state, as schools are planning to contribute up to 1% of …
Woman from Chattanooga Area Receives 18-Month Sentence for COVID Unemployment Fraud

Woman from Chattanooga Area Receives 18-Month Sentence for COVID …

January 30, 2024
A Chattanooga-area woman, Dana Adkins, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding COVID-19 unemployment programs in four states - namely Tennessee, Alabama, …
Did Wisconsin's Neighbors Surpass Us in Implementing Paid Family Leave Proposals?

Did Wisconsin's Neighbors Surpass Us in Implementing Paid Family Leave …

January 30, 2024
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers proposed paid family leave policies twice in 2023, which were both blocked by Republican lawmakers. Paid family leave generally refers to policies …
Discovering the Tax Advantages (and More) of ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities through myFICO

Discovering the Tax Advantages (and More) of ABLE Accounts for …

January 30, 2024
SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Individuals with disabilities or those who know someone with disabilities can benefit from learning about ABLE accounts. These savings and …
Analyzing the Status of Paid Family Leave in Wisconsin: Are We Lagging Behind our Neighbors?

Analyzing the Status of Paid Family Leave in Wisconsin: Are We Lagging …

January 30, 2024
State Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, reviewed his past year in governance on Twitter, expressing frustration about the lack of progress on certain legislation, including paid …
The Significant Role of Individuals With Disabilities in the Workplace

The Significant Role of Individuals With Disabilities in the Workplace

January 30, 2024
Diane Winiarski discusses the significant advantages of hiring workers with disabilities in a business setting. This is in response to a growing number of companies who are …
New Additions to California's List of Dysfunctional Programs

New Additions to California's List of Dysfunctional Programs

January 30, 2024
California has seen a variety of state projects that did not meet their initial goals or exceeded projected costs. For instance, a bullet train project that was initially slated to …
Maimane: Introducing a Job-Focused Manifesto to Combat Unemployment

Maimane: Introducing a Job-Focused Manifesto to Combat Unemployment

January 30, 2024
Maimane recently presented his employment-centred manifesto in Bertrams, Johannesburg. He expressed his vision for a job-centric South Africa, stating, Today, we launch a jobs plan …
National Study Unveils Trends in Maternity Leave Since 2019

National Study Unveils Trends in Maternity Leave Since 2019

January 30, 2024
The Best Place for Working Parents, in partnership with Empactiv Analytics, has released a National Trends report revealing a decline in company provisions for maternity leave …
Kentucky House, Led by Republicans, Propels Bill for More Accessible Paid Family Leave

Kentucky House, Led by Republicans, Propels Bill for More Accessible …

January 30, 2024
Kentucky Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron has launched his campaign against Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear. The state house has approved a bill to expand access to paid …
Fiserv's Money Network Takes Over Bank of America as California's Unemployment Benefits Issuer

Fiserv's Money Network Takes Over Bank of America as California's …

January 30, 2024
Navigating the complex world of unemployment benefits and services offered by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) can be overwhelming, particularly in …
Blog Article Title: Oscillating Unemployment Rates State-Wide as We Stepped into 2024: A Report

Blog Article Title: Oscillating Unemployment Rates State-Wide as We …

January 30, 2024
In December 2023, the United States added 216,000 jobs prompting WalletHub to update its report on unemployment levels by state. The personal finance website compared unemployment …
Utah Sees a Decrease in Unemployment Claims in the Third Week of January

Utah Sees a Decrease in Unemployment Claims in the Third Week of …

January 30, 2024
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Utah decreased during the third week of January compared to the previous week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. New jobless …
Bill for Increased Paid Family Leave to be Introduced by Senators Deb Fischer and Angus King

Bill for Increased Paid Family Leave to be Introduced by Senators Deb …

January 29, 2024
Navigating the process of applying for and obtaining unemployment benefits or Paid Family Leave (PFL) can be complex, especially during times of high demand. California’s …
Kentucky's Republican House Approves Bill for More Accessible Paid Family Leave

Kentucky's Republican House Approves Bill for More Accessible Paid …

January 29, 2024
Navigating unemployment benefits, like those provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD), can at times feel overwhelming and complex. People seeking help often aim to …
The NDIS Review Fails to Tackle the Glaring Gender Bias Issue

The NDIS Review Fails to Tackle the Glaring Gender Bias Issue

January 29, 2024
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) review recommends improvements for First Nations people, understanding of culturally diverse concepts of disability and care, and …
The NDIS Review Fails to Address the Prevalent Gender Bias

The NDIS Review Fails to Address the Prevalent Gender Bias

January 29, 2024
Diana Piantedosi and Lena Molnar both work for Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV). They, along with other academics, have identified gender inequality within the National …
Hike in Disability Payment, Funds for ADK Rail Trail, and Bruno LaVerdiere

Hike in Disability Payment, Funds for ADK Rail Trail, and Bruno …

January 29, 2024
January 30, 2024 — The issue of New York’s outdated temporary disability insurance payout is gaining attention, with both the governor and certain state lawmakers arguing that 35 …
Projected $13 Million Cost for Maine Schools in First 6 Months of Paid Family Leave Program

Projected $13 Million Cost for Maine Schools in First 6 Months of Paid …

January 29, 2024
Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program will result in budget increases for school districts across the state. This program still two years away from its launch stage, is …
Exploring the Albanese Government's Plan for Additional Disability Supports Beyond NDIS

Exploring the Albanese Government's Plan for Additional Disability …

January 29, 2024
This article seems to be a general welcome message for subscribers of The Australian, a national news organization. The message also informs users about the incompatibility of …
Proposed Senate Bill Aims to Broaden Availability of Paid Family Leave

Proposed Senate Bill Aims to Broaden Availability of Paid Family Leave

January 29, 2024
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Angus King will introduce the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act. The proposed law aims to make the Paid Family …
What Caused the Delay of F1's Silly Season to 2025?

What Caused the Delay of F1's Silly Season to 2025?

January 29, 2024
The Formula 1 (F1) driver market has seen a significant transformation over time. Previously, there was uncertainty about who might be occupying a race seat even on the eve of the …
Colorado Resident Admits to Committing Identity Theft on the Deceased for Unemployment Benefits

Colorado Resident Admits to Committing Identity Theft on the Deceased …

January 29, 2024
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced that a Colorado man will spend three years in prison for fraud and identity theft. Ryan Gerald Garbiso illicitly claimed …
2023 State Unemployment Benefits: Tax Statements Released by North Carolina

2023 State Unemployment Benefits: Tax Statements Released by North …

January 29, 2024
The N.C. Division of Employment Security announced that those who received unemployment benefits in 2023 can now download their 1099-G tax statements through their online account. …
Kentucky House under Republican Control Approves Bill for More Accessible Paid Family Leave

Kentucky House under Republican Control Approves Bill for More …

January 29, 2024
If you have questions related to your unemployment benefits, disability claims or paid family leave, contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California is often …
Projected Disability Benefits to Reach 853,000 Recipients this Year

Projected Disability Benefits to Reach 853,000 Recipients this Year

January 29, 2024
The Dutch benefits agency, UWV, anticipates an upsurge in the number of people receiving temporary or permanent disability benefits. The number of recipients is projected to rise …
Over 3,000 Michigan Residents to Receive Reimbursements after False Unemployment Fraud Accusations

Over 3,000 Michigan Residents to Receive Reimbursements after False …

January 29, 2024
A class action lawsuit against Michigan’s unemployment agency has been concluded with the approval of a $20 million settlement. The case was brought about due to claims that …
Edd China's Perspective on Mike Brewer's Hosting Style on 'Wheeler Dealers: A Pantomime Theory Revealed

Edd China's Perspective on Mike Brewer's Hosting Style on 'Wheeler …

January 29, 2024
Edd China, former host of Wheeler Dealers, has shared his perspective on why his co-host Mike Brewer receives negative comments from the show’s audience. China characterizes their …
The Dual Importance of Paid Family Leave for Employees and Employers

The Dual Importance of Paid Family Leave for Employees and Employers

January 28, 2024
Mike Morales, a crane operator and a unit recording secretary with United Steelworkers (USW) Local 13-227, was able to take paid time off for a medical procedure thanks to his …
Anticipated Updates and Possible Alterations to New York's Paid Family Leave in 2024

Anticipated Updates and Possible Alterations to New York's Paid Family …

January 28, 2024
The 2024 update for the NY PFL (Paid Family Leave) law includes several changes and potential additions. Under the law, eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of …
How to Claim Long-Term Disability Benefits for Anxiety: A Detailed, Step-By-Step Guide

How to Claim Long-Term Disability Benefits for Anxiety: A Detailed, …

January 28, 2024
Anxiety, a mental health condition, can be so severe it interferes with a person’s ability to work, leading to the need for long-term disability benefits. This article serves as a …
Paid Family Leave Notice Requirement Compliance Deadline for D.C. Employers is February 1

Paid Family Leave Notice Requirement Compliance Deadline for D.C. …

January 28, 2024
The D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES) has issued a new Paid Family Leave notice/poster. It must be displayed prominently, such as in locations where employment-related …
Unveiling Ohio's Social Security Disability Approval Rate

Unveiling Ohio's Social Security Disability Approval Rate

January 28, 2024
The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Ohio is a unique process for each applicant. Nevertheless, it’s helpful to have access to information about the …
Judge to Determine Legality of Oregon's Attempt to Reclaim Overpayments from Unemployed Individuals

Judge to Determine Legality of Oregon's Attempt to Reclaim …

January 28, 2024
Rowan Hayes received a letter on Dec. 6, 2023 from the Oregon Employment Department (OED), saying she was eligible for and would be refunded the unemployment benefits she paid back …
Mike Brewer of 'Wheeler Dealers' Reflects on his Last Meeting with Edd China and Shares Thoughts on Possible Reunion

Mike Brewer of 'Wheeler Dealers' Reflects on his Last Meeting with Edd …

January 27, 2024
Wheeler Dealers host Mike Brewer has revealed information about the last time he interacted with Edd China before their high-profile split in 2017. The television personalities …
Billionaire Bond Fund Manager Expresses Skepticism Over Unemployment Data

Billionaire Bond Fund Manager Expresses Skepticism Over Unemployment …

January 27, 2024
In 2024, DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach questioned the validity of state unemployment numbers claiming they were hard to believe. During an interview on “Making Money with …
California Employment Development Department Recalls Employees to Office with Minimal Exceptions

California Employment Development Department Recalls Employees to …

January 27, 2024
Contacting Employement Development Department (EDD), California’s largest tax department, can often seem like a complex task due to its broad services and responsibilities. EDD …
Larry's Legal Minimum Wage of $4.20 in Australia: Insufficient for a Livable Income

Larry's Legal Minimum Wage of $4.20 in Australia: Insufficient for a …

January 27, 2024
People with intellectual disabilities earn hourly wages in Australia that often don’t cover travel costs to work. The issue arises from the country’s supported wage system, …
Renowned Autism Specialist Collaborates to Revolutionize Australia's Education System

Renowned Autism Specialist Collaborates to Revolutionize Australia's …

January 27, 2024
The federal government of Australia is taking steps to improve the education system for students with disabilities, who make up nearly a quarter of all students. Autism expert, …