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 …
CBS News: Paid Family Leave Exclusion for Teachers

CBS News: Paid Family Leave Exclusion for Teachers

December 23, 2024
Efforts to implement paid family leave for public school teachers are on the agenda again for California lawmakers in 2025. According to the supporters of this bill, this benefit …
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 …
Do Family Caregivers Truly Desire Monetary Compensation?

Do Family Caregivers Truly Desire Monetary Compensation?

December 19, 2024
Family caregivers have clearly communicated their need for government support: they want cash. According to a new study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston …
November Unemployment Surge in Michigan due to Auto Industry Layoffs

November Unemployment Surge in Michigan due to Auto Industry Layoffs

December 19, 2024
Michigan’s unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in November due to layoffs in the automotive industry, according to data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and …
Getting to Know Edd China from Wheeler Dealers

Getting to Know Edd China from Wheeler Dealers

December 19, 2024
Edd China, widely recognized for his role on the motoring show Wheeler Dealers, garnered a significant fan following for his automotive expertise during his 13-year tenure on the …
Setback for Georgia's Economy in November with Job Losses

Setback for Georgia's Economy in November with Job Losses

December 19, 2024
The Georgia Department of Labor reported that job growth in the state took a hit last November, marking the most sluggish November hiring since 2010. Georgia historically …
220,000 First-Time Unemployment Claims Filed This Week: a Significant Decrease

220,000 First-Time Unemployment Claims Filed This Week: a Significant …

December 19, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California offers benefits programs to support the residents of the state who are unemployed or not able to work because of illness …
Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement That Ends Tomorrow?

Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement That …

December 19, 2024
Under California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), there are numerous programs aimed at supporting Californians during difficult times. They include State Disability …
Understanding Disability Insurance for Long-Term COVID Sufferers

Understanding Disability Insurance for Long-Term COVID Sufferers

December 19, 2024
The article discusses the issues faced by people with long COVID when applying for disability benefits from employers, insurance providers, and the U.S. Social Security …
US Unemployment Claims Drop Following Significant Increase

US Unemployment Claims Drop Following Significant Increase

December 19, 2024
An article primarily focusing on various ways and methods of getting in contact with the Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and State Disability …
Drop in US Unemployment Benefits Applications Following Last Week's Significant Surge

Drop in US Unemployment Benefits Applications Following Last Week's …

December 19, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state government agency that provides a variety of services to job seekers in California. These services include …
Recent Surge in U.S. Unemployment Benefits Applications Declines

Recent Surge in U.S. Unemployment Benefits Applications Declines

December 19, 2024
The primary challenge in reaching out to the Employment Development Department (EDD) is connecting to a live person. It can sometimes be a tedious exercise due to the high call …
Exploring the Square Mile with Edd Lees, Co-Founder of Wildfarmed

Exploring the Square Mile with Edd Lees, Co-Founder of Wildfarmed

December 18, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a department within the state government of California that provides a variety of services to jobless citizens including unemployment …
Bill Halting Cuts to Rail Unemployment Benefits Approved by Congress

Bill Halting Cuts to Rail Unemployment Benefits Approved by Congress

December 18, 2024
The U.S. Senate has recently passed a bill S1274, known as the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act. This significant piece of legislation looks to eliminate the …
Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement? Only 2 Days Left to Find Out!

Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement? Only 2 …

December 18, 2024
The deadline for claimants to opt into a $55 million class-action settlement concerning pandemic-era unemployment benefits seized by the state of Michigan is rapidly approaching. …
Navigating the Process of Reapplying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Navigating the Process of Reapplying for Social Security Disability …

December 18, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is an agency that manages unemployment and disability insurance for workers in California. This agency also provides paid family leave …
Rutgers Researchers Report an Increase in Paid Family Leave Usage in NJ

Rutgers Researchers Report an Increase in Paid Family Leave Usage in …

December 18, 2024
Navigating through state departments can be challenging, particularly those dealing with unemployment benefits and family leave. Let’s take California’s Employment Development …
State Representative Questions Payroll Tax for Paid Family and Medical Leave Scheme

State Representative Questions Payroll Tax for Paid Family and Medical …

December 17, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California provides vital services, including unemployment benefits, disability and family leave services to individuals residing in …
Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement? Deadline is Dec. 20!

Are You Eligible for the Unemployment Class-Action Settlement? …

December 17, 2024
When dealing with issues related to Employment Development Department (EDD), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or State Disability Insurance (SDI), it can often be challenging and time …
Can Filing for Unemployment Impact Your Credit Score?

Can Filing for Unemployment Impact Your Credit Score?

December 17, 2024
Unemployment takes a toll not only on your income but also on your credit score. However, it’s essential to understand that filing for unemployment does not directly influence your …
Starbucks Expands Paid Leave Program, Includes Part-Time Baristas

Starbucks Expands Paid Leave Program, Includes Part-Time Baristas

December 17, 2024
Starbucks has recently introduced its improved parental leave policy, due for implementation in March 2025. This new policy boosts paid parental leave for US store partners who …
Proposed Paid Family Leave Bills Unveiled by Lawmakers

Proposed Paid Family Leave Bills Unveiled by Lawmakers

December 17, 2024
When it comes to your employment benefits or disability insurance in California, it can often be difficult to find the right resources or contact the right people for help. To …
Major Shift: New York Attorneys Anticipate Forthcoming Requirement for Employers to Offer Paid Prenatal Leave

Major Shift: New York Attorneys Anticipate Forthcoming Requirement for …

December 17, 2024
New York stands as the first state in the nation to implement a paid prenatal leave law which is slated to commence from Jan 1. This law mandates all employers to provide their …
Support from Caregivers for National Work-Family Policies

Support from Caregivers for National Work-Family Policies

December 17, 2024
American caregivers are largely in favor of work-family policies such as paid family leave and childcare subsidies, a fact that remains prevalent yet still underrepresented at a …
Latest Quarter Sees 0.7% Decrease in Scotland's Unemployment Rate

Latest Quarter Sees 0.7% Decrease in Scotland's Unemployment Rate

December 17, 2024
The unemployment rate in Scotland has seen a decrease of 0.7%, according to the most recent quarterly labour market statistics. The Office for National Statistics figures revealed …
Your 2024 Social Security Disability Insurance Check: What You Should Know

Your 2024 Social Security Disability Insurance Check: What You Should …

December 17, 2024
The primary topic of the original article revolves around the difficulties of getting in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California. Many Californians …
Stability of UK's Unemployment Rate at 4.3% in October

Stability of UK's Unemployment Rate at 4.3% in October

December 17, 2024
Understanding how to avail of benefits such as Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) can be challenging, especially with the onslaught of information …
Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong Remains at 3.1% from September to November

Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong Remains at 3.1% from September to …

December 16, 2024
The State of California provides several financial assistance programs for residents who are unemployed or unable to work due to disabilities or family care responsibilities. These …
Navigating Challenges in Sustainability: Edd Lees Highlights the Role of Resilience

Navigating Challenges in Sustainability: Edd Lees Highlights the Role …

December 16, 2024
You are presently accessing BusinessGreen through your Enterprise account. If you have an account already, please use the given link to sign in. If there are any issues with your …
Starbucks Extends Paid Parental Leave for Baristas to 18 Weeks: A Threefold Increase

Starbucks Extends Paid Parental Leave for Baristas to 18 Weeks: A …

December 16, 2024
Starbucks is enhancing its paid parental leave for in-store employees. As of March, birth parents will be lucky enough to receive 18 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their usual …
Extended Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Benefits in Tennessee Announced by FEMA

Extended Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Benefits in Tennessee …

December 16, 2024
The article discusses various political topics, such as President Donald Trump’s electoral victory, government trust, drone sightings, and FEMA disaster unemployment benefits. The …
Disagreements among Maine Legislators on Imminent Contributions to Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Disagreements among Maine Legislators on Imminent Contributions to …

December 16, 2024
Getting in contact with the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can sometimes be a challenge. Many users have reported issues with the website and phone line, …
Essential Information as Unemployment Class Action Settlement Registration Deadline Approaches

Essential Information as Unemployment Class Action Settlement …

December 16, 2024
The EDD (Employment Development Department) offers quite convenient services for the employers and job seekers in California relating to unemployment, disability, workplace safety …
The Positive Impact of Paid Parental Leave on Families and Kentucky's Economy | Viewpoint

The Positive Impact of Paid Parental Leave on Families and Kentucky's …

December 16, 2024
Taking care of a newborn child can be both exciting and stressful for parents everywhere. This is particularly true in Kentucky where over 52,000 babies are born each year with …
Significant Changes in Connecticut Laws Effective Jan. 1: Paid Sick Leave, Cannabis Amendments and More

Significant Changes in Connecticut Laws Effective Jan. 1: Paid Sick …

December 16, 2024
The process of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes appear difficult but knowing the correct channels to approach them through could ease the …
Farewell to the $1,550 Monthly Social Security Disability Limit: Discover the New Amount for 2025

Farewell to the $1,550 Monthly Social Security Disability Limit: …

December 14, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2025. This annual increase applied to the amount given to …
Increased Payroll Deductions for California Workers

Increased Payroll Deductions for California Workers

December 13, 2024
California workers will see a slight increase in their State Disability Insurance (SDI) withholding starting in January 2025. The tax increase was approved by state officials, …
State's Job Training Program Lauded as 'Very Successful' by EDD Secretary-Designate in Budget Presentation

State's Job Training Program Lauded as 'Very Successful' by EDD …

December 13, 2024
The Job Training Incentive Program has boosted 221 companies in training workers and interns in New Mexico, according to Rob Black, the Secretary-Designate of the New Mexico …
Supreme Court to Consider Catholic Charity Group's Appeal for Exemption from Wisconsin Unemployment Tax

Supreme Court to Consider Catholic Charity Group's Appeal for …

December 13, 2024
The article focuses on understanding the Employment Development Department(EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) in California. If you are searching …