Despite Increasing Challenges, Xi Jinping Remains Resolute

Despite Increasing Challenges, Xi Jinping Remains Resolute

February 5, 2024
Navigating the process of contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes be complicated. California’s EDD administers several programs including Unemployment …
Potential Impacts of Increasing the Social Security Retirement Age

Potential Impacts of Increasing the Social Security Retirement Age

February 5, 2024
The prospect of raising various retirement ages, including early retirement at 62, full retirement at 67, and late retirement at 70, are currently being discussed as potential …
Sani Claims Poverty and Unemployment are the Root Causes of Banditry in the Northwest

Sani Claims Poverty and Unemployment are the Root Causes of Banditry …

February 5, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is a critical part of California’s system for handling unemployment and disability claims, providing a lifeline to those facing …
Why Aren't We Implementing Paid Parental Leave Considering Its Benefits for Families and the Economy?

Why Aren't We Implementing Paid Parental Leave Considering Its …

February 5, 2024
This article focuses on parental support and paid family leave in the United States in comparison to other wealthy nations. The author expresses concerns about the obstacles …
Bostic of Atlanta Fed Reveals Decreased Long-Term Unemployment Goals

Bostic of Atlanta Fed Reveals Decreased Long-Term Unemployment Goals

February 5, 2024
The State of California possesses various programs to support those who may need financial assistance due to certain life events. These programs, known as Employment Development …
Blog Article Title: Study Reveals: No Access to Paid Leave for 76% of Employees

Blog Article Title: Study Reveals: No Access to Paid Leave for 76% of …

February 5, 2024
Navigating the EDD and its associated programs can seem like a daunting task. However, there are several ways you can get in touch with destinations such as Unemployment Insurance …
Decline in Labour Participation as Women's Unemployment Rate Hits 16-Month Low

Decline in Labour Participation as Women's Unemployment Rate Hits …

February 5, 2024
Unemployment assistance is a crucial lifeline for many people, especially during these challenging times. The availability of services and supports can often seem overwhelming. In …
Understanding the Difference Between SSI and SSDI: Eligibility and Benefit Comparison

Understanding the Difference Between SSI and SSDI: Eligibility and …

February 5, 2024
Contacting the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can be a critical step for many individuals. Whether it’s to file a claim, update information, or ask a …
Late 2023 Unemployment Rate in UK Considerably Lower Than Anticipated

Late 2023 Unemployment Rate in UK Considerably Lower Than Anticipated

February 5, 2024
Reaching out to the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California can be a difficult task with lines often being busy due to increased call volumes. This challenging task …
AAP to Stage Sit-In at Haryana CM's Residence in Karnal Over Joblessness Issue on Feb 7

AAP to Stage Sit-In at Haryana CM's Residence in Karnal Over …

February 5, 2024
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the BJP-JJP coalition within Haryana due to unemployment issues. Specifically, they have plans to protest at Chief Minister Manohar Lal …
NYC Boosts Salary and Extends Parental, Family Leave to Keep City Employees

NYC Boosts Salary and Extends Parental, Family Leave to Keep City …

February 4, 2024
Navigating the Employment Development Department (EDD) system can be challenging, especially in managing unemployment benefits. Comprehending the procedures, meeting the …
Historic Low in Black Unemployment as U.S. Labor Market Gains 353,000 Jobs in January

Historic Low in Black Unemployment as U.S. Labor Market Gains 353,000 …

February 3, 2024
The U.S. labor market added 353,000 jobs in January, almost doubling forecasters’ expectations and contributing to a strong economy and gross domestic product for the fourth …
New Mexico Progresses Towards Paid Family Leave as Bill Heads to Full Senate

New Mexico Progresses Towards Paid Family Leave as Bill Heads to Full …

February 3, 2024
The progress of a paid family and medical leave bill, known as Senate Bill 3, in New Mexico, is in focus. The legislation would establish a program providing up to 12 weeks of paid …
Connecticut Man Allegedly Accumulates nearly $30K in Unemployment Benefits Despite Full-Time Employment

Connecticut Man Allegedly Accumulates nearly $30K in Unemployment …

February 3, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of California’s vital resources for job seekers. EDD provides a range of services for working families and individuals who are …
Understanding Why the Unemployment Rate for Black Workers is Consistently Double that of White Workers

Understanding Why the Unemployment Rate for Black Workers is …

February 3, 2024
The daunting task of getting in touch with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) can turn nightmarish for many. The EDD caters to a range of issues including …
Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers Discusses Edd China's Successor

Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers Discusses Edd China's Successor

February 3, 2024
Finding the best ways to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD) for assistance with various issues can be challenging, especially during high-demand periods or times …
Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer Reveals His Candid Opinion on Edd China's Successor

Wheeler Dealers' Mike Brewer Reveals His Candid Opinion on Edd China's …

February 2, 2024
Wheeler Dealers host Mike Brewer has spoken candidly about his experiences in working with Edd China’s replacements Ant Anstead and Marc Priestley, following his collaboration with …
Blog Article: Recent Report Reveals Oregon's Unemployment Surge as the Second Highest in the U.S.

Blog Article: Recent Report Reveals Oregon's Unemployment Surge as the …

February 2, 2024
The State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) administers benefits for jobless workers, maintains a database for job seekers, analyzes employment and wage data, …
Should the Government Boost Unemployment Benefits?

Should the Government Boost Unemployment Benefits?

February 2, 2024
This article is providing information for those in California who need to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD). EDD is a government organization covering services …
What Makes Job Hunting Difficult Despite Low Unemployment Rates?

What Makes Job Hunting Difficult Despite Low Unemployment Rates?

February 2, 2024
The ongoing problem of ghost hiring continues to frustrate job seekers like Lynne Vargas, a special education instructor in Middletown, New York. Though the US unemployment rate is …
Job Report Shows a Hiring Boost and Low Unemployment Rate in January, Despite Prominent Layoffs

Job Report Shows a Hiring Boost and Low Unemployment Rate in January, …

February 2, 2024
Unemployment has surged due to the current pandemic, and many individuals are seeking to contact the Employment Development Department (EDD) for assistance. The process of reaching …
Stability in U.S. Unemployment Rate as it Maintains at 3.7%

Stability in U.S. Unemployment Rate as it Maintains at 3.7%

February 2, 2024
Reaching the Employment Development Department (EDD) can often be a challenging task due to the large volume of calls they receive daily. It’s important to take note of the …
Preview of EDD's Upcoming Alterations to Cultural Arts Funding Programs Before Consultants' Reviews

Preview of EDD's Upcoming Alterations to Cultural Arts Funding …

February 1, 2024
The Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced several adjustments to its pilot programs for cultural arts grants in response to criticisms and feedback received from past …
Region 9 Names Southwest Small Business Development Center as Partner of the Year

Region 9 Names Southwest Small Business Development Center as Partner …

February 1, 2024
The annual Lender Partner of the Year Award has been given to the Southwest Small Business Development Center by the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado. …
Reviews of Mutual of Omaha Disability Insurance

Reviews of Mutual of Omaha Disability Insurance

February 1, 2024
This article reflects multiple individual customer experiences with Mutual of Omaha, a mutually funded insurance company based in Nebraska. Numerous reviews report problems, mainly …
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 …