The Unemployment Rate in Florida Rises to 3%

The Unemployment Rate in Florida Rises to 3%

January 19, 2024
The State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is a state agency responsible for administering financial support services to Californians. Its services include …
Unemployment Rate in California Climbs to 5.1% Yet Again

Unemployment Rate in California Climbs to 5.1% Yet Again

January 19, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) oversees the Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs in the state of California. It pays benefits to eligible …
Recent Job Data for Tulsa Highlights Lowest Unemployment Benefit Applications Since September 2022

Recent Job Data for Tulsa Highlights Lowest Unemployment Benefit …

January 19, 2024
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in more than a year, demonstrating the robustness of the labor market despite high …
Couple from Citrus Heights Charged in $1 Million Unemployment Fraud Scandal

Couple from Citrus Heights Charged in $1 Million Unemployment Fraud …

January 19, 2024
A Citrus Heights couple was recently indicted for defrauding California’s unemployment insurance system of $1 million from June through December 2020. The U.S. Attorney’s officials …
Rise in Unemployment in Massachusetts as Job Seekers Increase

Rise in Unemployment in Massachusetts as Job Seekers Increase

January 19, 2024
Many individuals in California are eligible for benefits from the Employment Development Department (EDD), including support for job loss, temporary disability, or family leave. …
Despite Signs of Instability, Job Market Maintains Low Unemployment and Layoff Rates

Despite Signs of Instability, Job Market Maintains Low Unemployment …

January 19, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides services such as Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (DI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) amongst others. …
Historically Low Unemployment Rate Marks the End of 2023 in Ohio

Historically Low Unemployment Rate Marks the End of 2023 in Ohio

January 19, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) manages various benefits programs, including Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and State Disability Insurance. …
Persistent Issue Plaguing California's Unemployment Insurance Fund: A Walters Analysis

Persistent Issue Plaguing California's Unemployment Insurance Fund: A …

January 19, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in the state of California underwent a significant managerial failure during COVID-19 shutdowns, as millions lost their jobs. The agency …
How to Expedite Social Security Disability Benefits Amidst Increased Wait Times Since 2016?

How to Expedite Social Security Disability Benefits Amidst Increased …

January 19, 2024
The Social Security Administration has been facing serious issues of customer service problems, with amplified backlogs and delayed benefit processing times, especially for those …
Pittsburgh Company Acquires Bloomfield Businesses: A Potential Boost to New Mexico's Economic Diversity

Pittsburgh Company Acquires Bloomfield Businesses: A Potential Boost …

January 19, 2024
The Pennsylvania-based Calgon Carbon Corporation has acquired two businesses in Bloomfield, heralding the first step towards a significant expansion plan. The acquisition of …
Understanding the Concept of Human Resources

Understanding the Concept of Human Resources

January 19, 2024
Unemployment in California has been a significant challenge as many individuals struggle to communicate with the Employment Development Department (EDD). Tremendous phone traffic …
Views from Opinion Writers

Views from Opinion Writers

January 18, 2024
The management crisis within California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) was one of the most concerning incidents in the history of state government. As millions of …
Ex-Michigan Unemployment Agency Contractor Receives Prison Sentence for Embezzlement

Ex-Michigan Unemployment Agency Contractor Receives Prison Sentence …

January 18, 2024
Former Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency contractor, Autumn Mims, 31, has been sentenced to five years and five months for her involvement in the theft of unemployment aid. …
Long COVID Expert Advises US Senate: Prioritize COVID Prevention to Avoid Long-Term Consequences

Long COVID Expert Advises US Senate: Prioritize COVID Prevention to …

January 18, 2024
The US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held its first congressional hearing on Long COVID amidst the second largest wave of infections in the US. A model …
Latest Job Data for Tucson Shows Fall in Unemployment Benefit Applications to September 2022 Levels

Latest Job Data for Tucson Shows Fall in Unemployment Benefit …

January 18, 2024
Macy’s Inc. has recently announced that the company will be laying off about 2,350 employees and closing five of its stores. This decision has come to the surface just as a new CEO …
Roanoke Job Data Reveals Lowest Unemployment Benefit Applications Since September 2022

Roanoke Job Data Reveals Lowest Unemployment Benefit Applications …

January 18, 2024
Macy’s has announced the devastating news of laying off 2,350 employees and closing five stores. This announcement has been made just as a new CEO is about to take over the …
New Managing Partner Appointed at Providence-based Law Firm CCK, known for its Veteran-centric Focus

New Managing Partner Appointed at Providence-based Law Firm CCK, known …

January 18, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is a resource that offers several assistance programs to state residents. These programs, funded by worker contributions, …
Fewest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recorded Since September 2022, Showing a Decrease by 16,000

Fewest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recorded Since September 2022, …

January 18, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California continues with its routine notices to unemployment claimants, reminding them to certify for benefits by answering a set of …
Exploring the Top 10 Areas with the Highest Unemployment Rates

Exploring the Top 10 Areas with the Highest Unemployment Rates

January 18, 2024
FormRush recently distributed an analysis of unemployment data that is relevant to buy-here, pay-here operators and special finance departments at car dealerships. The firm’s …
Committee Hearing Reveals Robust Public Backing for Paid Family Leave Bill

Committee Hearing Reveals Robust Public Backing for Paid Family Leave …

January 18, 2024
House Bill 100, sponsored by Rep. Jennie Armstrong (D-Anchorage), proposes offering 18 weeks of paid leave to state employees and teachers through an insurance-based family leave …
September 2022 Records the Lowest Level of Unemployment Claims

September 2022 Records the Lowest Level of Unemployment Claims

January 18, 2024
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in more than a year, highlighting the strength of the labor market. According to the …
New Report Indicates Increased Job Opportunities for Chinese Youth

New Report Indicates Increased Job Opportunities for Chinese Youth

January 18, 2024
China has, for the first time since youth unemployment hit a record high in June last year, published unemployment data for young people. A new method was used to determine the …
Surviving Solely on Social Security: My Personal Journey

Surviving Solely on Social Security: My Personal Journey

January 17, 2024
In the mid-2000s, Janis Lynn suffered a series of serious health problems which rendered her unable to work, forcing her into disability and later switching to Social Security. She …
Australian Employment Plummets by 65,100 in December, Unemployment Rate Stays Steady

Australian Employment Plummets by 65,100 in December, Unemployment …

January 17, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs offer essential services which include disability …
Attention Employers: Understanding the New 2024 Paid Leave Laws for Employees

Attention Employers: Understanding the New 2024 Paid Leave Laws for …

January 17, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2024, employers must comply with several new paid leave laws. Employers are advised to review any new laws and bring their practices in line accordingly. This …
December Sees Australia Losing 65,000 Jobs Yet 3.9% Unemployment Rate Persist

December Sees Australia Losing 65,000 Jobs Yet 3.9% Unemployment Rate …

January 17, 2024
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported on Thursday that Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at a seasonally adjusted 3.9% in December, matching economists’ …
Mixed Opening Predicted for Asia Markets Following Wednesday's Dip; Spotlight on Australia's Unemployment Data

Mixed Opening Predicted for Asia Markets Following Wednesday's Dip; …

January 17, 2024
Credit Cards, Loans, Banking, Mortgages, Insurance, and Credit Monitoring are all vital aspects of Personal Finance and Small Business operations. Selections within these …
Understanding the Importance of Social Security

Understanding the Importance of Social Security

January 17, 2024
Russell Gloor answers a question regarding ‘If a person can work while collecting Social Security disability benefits’ in his column ‘Ask Rusty’. Gloor confirms that the Social …
Final Sentence Issued for Last Defendant of COVID Unemployment Fraud Scheme in Detroit

Final Sentence Issued for Last Defendant of COVID Unemployment Fraud …

January 17, 2024
The last of 15 defendants, James Mayfield, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for his involvement in numerous unemployment fraud schemes carried out during the …
Understanding the Reasons Behind the Delay in Social Security Disability Claims Processing

Understanding the Reasons Behind the Delay in Social Security …

January 17, 2024
Sharon Jayson reported on the hardships experienced by applicants of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Delayed decisions on …
New Mexico to See $94 Million Investment from Calgon Carbon Company

New Mexico to See $94 Million Investment from Calgon Carbon Company

January 17, 2024
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and executives from Calgon Carbon Corporation have announced the company’s expansion into the state. The Bloomfield location was acquired …
7 Indications of a Recession Effect in the Labor Market Despite Low Unemployment Rates

7 Indications of a Recession Effect in the Labor Market Despite Low …

January 17, 2024
The US labor market is showing signs of softening despite a current unemployment rate of 3.7%. This is just marginally above a 50-year low rate of 3.4% reached in April 2023. …
The Unemployment Rate Among China's Youth is Improving Again

The Unemployment Rate Among China's Youth is Improving Again

January 16, 2024
The EDD, Employment Development Department, is the California state department responsible for administering unemployment benefits, disability insurance, and paid family leave. …
Salary Raise and Additional Leave Policies: New Bargaining Agreements for MCCSC Teachers and Staff

Salary Raise and Additional Leave Policies: New Bargaining Agreements …

January 16, 2024
On Nov. 28, 2023, the Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved a teachers’ collective bargaining agreement with the Monroe County Education …
Individual Convicted for Undertaking $200K Unemployment Fraud by Stealing Identities of Maine Residents

Individual Convicted for Undertaking $200K Unemployment Fraud by …

January 16, 2024
A man who stole over $200,000 through identity theft and unemployment fraud was sentenced to 4 ½ years in federal prison. James McAuliffe, 55, carried out his fraudulent activities …
The Rising Need for Federal Policy on Paid Family Leave as More States Implement It, According to Advocates

The Rising Need for Federal Policy on Paid Family Leave as More States …

January 16, 2024
Airport workers and supporters organized a rally at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on March 7, 2023. The group, led by the Service Employees International Union, …
The Necessity for a Federally Funded Family Leave Policy

The Necessity for a Federally Funded Family Leave Policy

January 16, 2024
With a surge in unemployment claims due to the pandemic, many California residents have been struggling to get through to the Employment Development Department (EDD). There has …
Discover All There is to Know About Unemployment Benefits in California: Are You Eligible?

Discover All There is to Know About Unemployment Benefits in …

January 16, 2024
The Metropolitan Police are seeking armed suspects. The DC Police are seeking a vehicle linked to a Southeast shooting that left a man injured. Rex Heuermann has been charged with …
Assisting in Public Finance Management: The Crucial Role of Accountants

Assisting in Public Finance Management: The Crucial Role of …

January 16, 2024
This article explores the importance of focusing on net worth and the balance sheet in managing public assets and liabilities. The welfare state, introduced by Otto von Bismarck in …
Understanding SSDI Benefits: Typical Payouts and Maximum Amounts You Can Receive

Understanding SSDI Benefits: Typical Payouts and Maximum Amounts You …

January 16, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California provides a variety of services to businesses, workers, and job seekers. The EDD administers several …
Live Update on FTSE 100: Unemployment in the UK at 4.2%, Vodafone Eliminates European Data Centres, Ocado Shares on the Rise

Live Update on FTSE 100: Unemployment in the UK at 4.2%, Vodafone …

January 16, 2024
THG shares experienced a substantial increase after the company’s 2023 financial report showed that it had broken even. CEO Matt Moulding shared a video on LinkedIn looking back at …
The Unemployment Rate in the UK Remains Steady

The Unemployment Rate in the UK Remains Steady

January 16, 2024
The UK unemployment rate remained unchanged in the three months to November, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. The jobless rate was at 4.2 percent, …
Unveiling Samsung SDI Co Ltd 006400

Unveiling Samsung SDI Co Ltd 006400

January 15, 2024
Samsung SDI, a key part of the Samsung Group, is known as one of the leading suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries worldwide. The company utilizes its skills in …
Eddie Kingston's Journey: Rising from New York to Becoming the 'King of the Bums' in Pro Wrestling

Eddie Kingston's Journey: Rising from New York to Becoming the 'King …

January 15, 2024
Pro wrestler Eddie Kingston (legal name Edward Moore) is not your average pro wrestler. With a blue-collar New Yorker attitude and a frank discussion of his mental health …
Advocacy Group Raises Alarm on Social Security Issues under Trump Administration

Advocacy Group Raises Alarm on Social Security Issues under Trump …

January 15, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers a wide range of services to millions of Californians under Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), …
A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare General Enrollment: January 1st to March 31st

A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare General Enrollment: January 1st to …

January 15, 2024
The Department of Public Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the Guam District Office of the Social Security Administration, is informing the public that the Medicare …
Massachusetts Witnesses a Drop in Unemployment Claims for the Week Ending Jan. 6

Massachusetts Witnesses a Drop in Unemployment Claims for the Week …

January 15, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts last week in comparison to the previous week. New jobless claims, …
Considering Limitations on International Students in Canada as a Solution to Housing and Unemployment Issues

Considering Limitations on International Students in Canada as a …

January 13, 2024
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller is considering imposing a cap on the number of international students in response to rising unemployment and a housing crisis. The …
How a Child's Disability Can Affect the Family Dynamic

How a Child's Disability Can Affect the Family Dynamic

January 13, 2024
Living with a disabled child can profoundly impact the entire family, affecting all areas of family functioning. This shared experience can broaden horizons, enhance family …
Man from Taneytown Gets Five-Year Sentence for COVID-Related Unemployment Fraud

Man from Taneytown Gets Five-Year Sentence for COVID-Related …

January 13, 2024
A man from Taneytown, Leslie Awulley Quaye, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to filing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 …
Is it Possible to Work While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits? Understanding Social Security Matters

Is it Possible to Work While Receiving Social Security Disability …

January 13, 2024
Ask Rusty: Can Someone Work While Collecting Social Security Disability? Question: If a person is collecting Social Security disability benefits, can they work at all, and what is …
Discussing Graduate Unemployment: Insights from BBC OS Conversations

Discussing Graduate Unemployment: Insights from BBC OS Conversations

January 12, 2024
Job market struggles and global youth unemployment are the prominent issues of our time, worsened by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis which have impacted economies …
The Job Market Cools Down Despite Sustained Low Unemployment Rates

The Job Market Cools Down Despite Sustained Low Unemployment Rates

January 12, 2024
The job market in Indianapolis and across the nation has slowed significantly, with employers posting fewer job openings than in the past year. In December, job openings in the …
Seeking Assistance to Promote New Hampshire's Paid Family Medical Leave Program

Seeking Assistance to Promote New Hampshire's Paid Family Medical …

January 12, 2024
New Hampshire’s Paid Family Medical Leave program is seeking more visibility as officials state that not enough people are aware of it, despite current marketing efforts. Launched …
Increase in Maximum Payout for NYS Paid Family Leave in 2024

Increase in Maximum Payout for NYS Paid Family Leave in 2024

January 12, 2024
The New York State Paid Family Leave program has increased its weekly maximum benefit to $1,151.16 in 2024 from $1,130.08 last year. This adjustment was made to mirror the rise in …
New Campaign Sees Naomi Osaka Championing Paid Family Leave

New Campaign Sees Naomi Osaka Championing Paid Family Leave

January 12, 2024
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is partnering with pediatric nutrition company Bobbie to offer a grant that supports paid leave for new parents. After returning …
Congress Claims Government Agencies Reveal BJP's Role in Goa Unemployment Issue

Congress Claims Government Agencies Reveal BJP's Role in Goa …

January 12, 2024
The Central government has pointed out the unemployment issue in Goa, yet the state’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant denies it, according to Congress. AICC Media Incharge for Goa …
Discover All You Need to Know About SSI Benefits: Are You Eligible?

Discover All You Need to Know About SSI Benefits: Are You Eligible?

January 12, 2024
Social Security is known as a retirement benefits scheme, but it also provides additional benefits to those who qualify. Supplemental Security Income (SSI), for example, is a …
Proposed Unemployment Program: Local Leaders Advocate for State Support

Proposed Unemployment Program: Local Leaders Advocate for State …

January 12, 2024
New York state officials and workers’ rights advocates are lobbying for a new unemployment relief program. Central New York officials are urging the state legislature to allocate …
Unveiling the Concealed Dangers of NDIS Restructuring

Unveiling the Concealed Dangers of NDIS Restructuring

January 12, 2024
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worth $42 billion a year is set to undergo dramatic reforms. These revolve around implementing previously abandoned or unexecuted …
Why Rhode Island Needs to Enhance Its Paid Family Leave Program

Why Rhode Island Needs to Enhance Its Paid Family Leave Program

January 12, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California manages the state’s unemployment insurance program, disability insurance, and paid families leave. These programs offer …
Decrease Noted in Unemployment Claims

Decrease Noted in Unemployment Claims

January 11, 2024
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has decreased to its lowest level in nearly three months. The U.S. labor market is showing resilience despite elevated …
Increase in Maximum Payout for Paid Family Leave in 2024

Increase in Maximum Payout for Paid Family Leave in 2024

January 11, 2024
Clarissa Rodriguez, chair and commissioner of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, announced that employees who take Paid Family Leave this year to care for a new child …
The ILO Predicts a Surge in Worldwide Unemployment by 2024

The ILO Predicts a Surge in Worldwide Unemployment by 2024

January 11, 2024
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned of rising global unemployment in 2024 and growing income inequalities, according to a report. Despite recovering from the …