CT Leaders Express Gratitude for the Positive Impacts of Paid Leave Program with US Labor Official: A True Godsend!

CT Leaders Express Gratitude for the Positive Impacts of Paid Leave …

January 25, 2024
Unemployment Benefit in California California is one the states providing unemployment benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs due to no fault of their own, and are …
SC House Progresses Legislation to Restrict Unemployment Benefits and Link Them to Unemployment Rate

SC House Progresses Legislation to Restrict Unemployment Benefits and …

January 25, 2024
South Carolina is currently debating a bill that would link the state’s maximum unemployment insurance benefit to the current economic state. The South Carolina House of …
Understanding Bipolar as a Disability: Eligibility Criteria and Claim Process

Understanding Bipolar as a Disability: Eligibility Criteria and Claim …

January 25, 2024
Bipolar disorder, characterized by significant shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, can greatly impact a person’s day-to-day functioning and ability to work. Different …
QCA Creates New Jobs Despite Slight Rise in Unemployment in 2023

QCA Creates New Jobs Despite Slight Rise in Unemployment in 2023

January 25, 2024
The Quad Cities added more jobs in 2023 and saw only a slight increase in unemployment claims, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the …
Top 10 States Where Your SSI Disability Checks Stretch the Most

Top 10 States Where Your SSI Disability Checks Stretch the Most

January 25, 2024
Social Security, while mainly associated with retirement benefits, also provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSI provides …
Technological Progress in Disability Insurance Industry Amid Rising Global Chronic Disease Rates

Technological Progress in Disability Insurance Industry Amid Rising …

January 25, 2024
Dublin, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ResearchAndMarkets.com has added a new report Disability Insurance Global Market Report 2024 to its offering. This report examines the …
Weekly Unemployment Claims in the U.S. Rise to 214,000

Weekly Unemployment Claims in the U.S. Rise to 214,000

January 25, 2024
(RTTNews) - According to a report by the Labor Department, first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits increased more than expected in the week ended January 20th. The …
Progress Made in the Roundhouse on Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill

Progress Made in the Roundhouse on Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill

January 25, 2024
House Bill 6, which would provide up to 12 weeks paid medical and family leave to most employees, progressed in the New Mexico legislature on Jan. 24. Democratic lawmakers noted …
Top Disability Insurance Companies for Income Replacement in Case of Illness or Injury

Top Disability Insurance Companies for Income Replacement in Case of …

January 25, 2024
Disability insurance is a useful financial safeguard for those faced with a major illness or injury that prevents them from working. It is particularly beneficial for those in …
Paid Family Medical Leave Act Reintroduced by New Mexico Legislators

Paid Family Medical Leave Act Reintroduced by New Mexico Legislators

January 24, 2024
If you’re dealing with Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (DI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or any related issues in the state of California, you need to know how to …
Addressing Discrimination Against Disabled Travelers: Necessary Changes and Ways to Voice Concerns

Addressing Discrimination Against Disabled Travelers: Necessary …

January 24, 2024
Navigating the complexities of the unemployment process can be problematic, to say the least. However, getting in touch with the appropriate institutions can alleviate the stress …
Four New Year’s Resolutions for Individuals with Disabilities in 2024

Four New Year’s Resolutions for Individuals with Disabilities in 2024

January 24, 2024
In an attempt to elevate disability life and culture, it offers some suggestions for actionable changes for the disabled community in the year 2024. It highlights the importance of …
Maui County Council’s Proposal for Paid Family Leave Presented by State Legislature

Maui County Council’s Proposal for Paid Family Leave Presented by …

January 24, 2024
Maui County Councilmember Gabe Johnson has announced the introduction of state legislation that seeks to mandate access to paid family leave for state and county employees. Johnson …
Navigating Retirement: A Guide to Overcoming Unemployment and Understanding Social Security

Navigating Retirement: A Guide to Overcoming Unemployment and …

January 24, 2024
The fluctuations in job market affect workers of all ages, but for those nearing retirement, it particularly impacts their financial circumstances. Understanding the intertwining …
Issues of Big Money in the Unemployment Fund: An Alternative Perspective

Issues of Big Money in the Unemployment Fund: An Alternative …

January 24, 2024
The state Employment Development Department experienced a significant managerial failure when millions of Californians lost their jobs due to COVID-19 shutdowns ordered by Gov. …
Addressing Discrimination Against Disabled Travellers: Necessary Changes and Effective Complaint Methods

Addressing Discrimination Against Disabled Travellers: Necessary …

January 23, 2024
Australia’s former disability discrimination commissioner, Graeme Innes, has reached a settlement with Adelaide Airport after lodging a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. …
Rising Unemployment Rates in the Southern Tier: New Data from the Department of Labor

Rising Unemployment Rates in the Southern Tier: New Data from the …

January 23, 2024
The New York State Department of Labor has released its latest statistics on unemployment rates across the state. The highest increase in unemployment was seen in Broome County, …
Soaring Unemployment Rates Conclude 2023

Soaring Unemployment Rates Conclude 2023

January 23, 2024
Preliminary data from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) reveals that the unemployment rate rose in Stanislaus and Merced counties. In Stanislaus County, the …
Unemployment Rates in Lima Remain Stable in December

Unemployment Rates in Lima Remain Stable in December

January 23, 2024
Unemployment rates stayed consistent in Allen and Auglaize counties in December compared to the previous month and were better than the 2022 rates, per the Ohio Department of Jobs …
Unemployment Rate in the Fort Wayne Area Rises to 2.5% Compared to Last Year

Unemployment Rate in the Fort Wayne Area Rises to 2.5% Compared to …

January 23, 2024
The unemployment rate in the Fort Wayne metro area was 2.5% last month, a slight increase from the 2.3% reported a year ago, according to preliminary data from the Indiana …
Senate Committee Approves Legislation Aiding Individuals Who Erroneously Received Unemployment Benefits

Senate Committee Approves Legislation Aiding Individuals Who …

January 23, 2024
Legislation designed to assist Virginian residents who have received overpayments from the Virginia Employment Commission has gained bipartisan approval from a Senate committee. …
December Sees Increase in Unemployment in Almost One-Third of US States

December Sees Increase in Unemployment in Almost One-Third of US …

January 23, 2024
Navigating the system and putting through claims related to State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), or unemployment can be confusing and stressful. Yet, …
Rise in Unemployment Rate in Whatcom County: 908 Additional Residents Jobless

Rise in Unemployment Rate in Whatcom County: 908 Additional Residents …

January 23, 2024
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate increased for the third month in a row last month, with more people unemployed in December than November. Whatcom County had a 5.1% unemployment …
Spike in Regional Unemployment Rate in December Due to Limited Seasonal Hiring

Spike in Regional Unemployment Rate in December Due to Limited …

January 23, 2024
The local unemployment rate in the Buffalo Niagara region rose to 4.5% in December, the highest level since February 2022, according to a report by the state Labor Department. The …
December Sees a Rise in Unemployment in Almost One Third of U.S States

December Sees a Rise in Unemployment in Almost One Third of U.S States

January 23, 2024
The December unemployment rates in 15 U.S. states increased from November according to a report released Tuesday. However, in a majority of states and in the District of Columbia, …
Slight Increase in Arkansas's Unemployment Rate to 3.4% in December

Slight Increase in Arkansas's Unemployment Rate to 3.4% in December

January 23, 2024
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the state of Arkansas finished 2023 with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, identical to the rate at the start of the year. This figure …
Proposed Budget Suggests a Rise in Short-Term Disability Benefits

Proposed Budget Suggests a Rise in Short-Term Disability Benefits

January 23, 2024
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) oversees a variety of programs that provide financial assistance and support to people in need. It manages the state’s …
December Sees a Slight Increase in State Unemployment Rate to 3.4%

December Sees a Slight Increase in State Unemployment Rate to 3.4%

January 23, 2024
Arkansas’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 3.3% in November to 3.4% in December, according to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services in collaboration with the Bureau …
Maryland's Unemployment Rate Increases Amidst Job Decline, Though Some Industries Continue to Grow

Maryland's Unemployment Rate Increases Amidst Job Decline, Though Some …

January 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has released updated state jobs and unemployment data for Maryland. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s …
Nevada's Unemployment Rate Remains Persistently High in December

Nevada's Unemployment Rate Remains Persistently High in December

January 23, 2024
Nevada’s unemployment rate remains stable with a continuously growing labor force, according to a new state report. The unemployment rate in Nevada was recorded at 5.4 percent in …
Efforts Underway to Establish Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance in Kentucky

Efforts Underway to Establish Voluntary Paid Family Leave Insurance in …

January 23, 2024
The Kentucky General Assembly is progressing with legislation that will establish voluntary paid family leave insurance in the state. The measure, currently before the full House, …
EDD's Planned Framework Could Boost the Growth of New Cultural Districts

EDD's Planned Framework Could Boost the Growth of New Cultural …

January 22, 2024
Austin, a city renowned for its music and arts, is planning to make cultural spaces more accessible by creating numerous cultural districts. Two city initiatives aim to simplify …
Central Oregon's Unemployment Rates Remain Steady

Central Oregon's Unemployment Rates Remain Steady

January 22, 2024
A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Illinois. Across the three counties of Central Oregon, the unemployment rate for December remained relatively unchanged from November, …
Criticism Mounts Against Baby Clothing Firm Over Mishandling of Employee Maternity Leave

Criticism Mounts Against Baby Clothing Firm Over Mishandling of …

January 22, 2024
A children’s clothing brand, Kyte Baby, is under fire for rejecting an employee’s request to work remotely while her newborn son was treated in the intensive care unit. The issue …
Exploring the Life and Accomplishments of Deacon John J. (Jack) Kelly, EdD

Exploring the Life and Accomplishments of Deacon John J. (Jack) Kelly, …

January 22, 2024
Periods of snow are expected with temperatures steady in the low to mid 30s. Light and variable winds are anticipated, with a 90% chance of snowfall, resulting in about an inch of …
Ghanaian Times Editorial: The Crucial Role of Biz Box in Tackling Unemployment Issues

Ghanaian Times Editorial: The Crucial Role of Biz Box in Tackling …

January 22, 2024
The high unemployment rate within the country, particularly among the young population, has led to government action. The government has announced a project referred to as the …
Unemployment Rates in Central Oregon Remain Stable at Year-End; State's Benchmark Updates to Provide Clearer Outlook for 2023

Unemployment Rates in Central Oregon Remain Stable at Year-End; …

January 22, 2024
In December, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to remain steady across Central Oregon, as per the report by the Oregon Employment Department. Additional …
What You Need to Know About the Initiation of Family Leave Contributions in Maryland This Year

What You Need to Know About the Initiation of Family Leave …

January 22, 2024
Maryland employers are scheduled to start making contributions to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Fund from October 1, 2024. The move falls under Maryland’s Time to …
Economists Assert Minimal Rise in Colorado Unemployment Rates Isn't Alarming

Economists Assert Minimal Rise in Colorado Unemployment Rates Isn't …

January 22, 2024
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) released data indicating that Colorado’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4% in December, a 0.6% rise compared to the …
31-Year-Old from Detroit Ordered to Pay $583k for Unemployment Fraud

31-Year-Old from Detroit Ordered to Pay $583k for Unemployment Fraud

January 22, 2024
A Detroit resident, Autumn Mims, was sentenced to over five years in prison and ordered to pay $583,409 in restitution for stealing unemployment benefits. Mims, who worked for the …
Unemployment Soars in Ohio as State Hits Record Job Numbers

Unemployment Soars in Ohio as State Hits Record Job Numbers

January 22, 2024
The Ohio unemployment rate rose and the labor participation rate fell in December, despite the state adding 5,000 new jobs, as per a report from the Department of Job and Family …
Exploring the Advantages of Paid Family Leave

Exploring the Advantages of Paid Family Leave

January 22, 2024
Paid maternity leave can have a profoundly positive impact on children’s lives, according to a study published in October 2022. The study found that when California mandated six …
Advisor Insights: Is My Common-Law Partner Eligible for Social Security Spousal Benefits?

Advisor Insights: Is My Common-Law Partner Eligible for Social …

January 21, 2024
The Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize common law marriages, with both parties entitled to the same benefits as a traditional married couple. However, one cannot …
Essential Guide: What to Know Before Filing for Long-Term Disability

Essential Guide: What to Know Before Filing for Long-Term Disability

January 21, 2024
Long-term disability (LTD) lawyers serve a crucial role in navigating complex legal systems and bureaucratic processes. They provide indispensable support for individuals facing …
Essential Things to Know Before Applying for Long Term Disability!

Essential Things to Know Before Applying for Long Term Disability!

January 21, 2024
Long-term disability lawyers are essential allies for individuals navigating the intricacies and challenges of the legal and bureaucratic systems. These specialized attorneys …
West New York Business Owes Over $100K, Lands on State's 'Wall of Shame'

West New York Business Owes Over $100K, Lands on State's 'Wall of …

January 21, 2024
A West New York general contracting business, Y and E General Contractor, is being called out by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) for owing more …
West New York Business Owes Over $100K: State Places it on 'Wall of Shame'

West New York Business Owes Over $100K: State Places it on 'Wall of …

January 21, 2024
A West New York general contracting business, Y and E General Contractor, has been targeted by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) for owing more …
The Chaos and Mischief in Ed, Edd n Eddy's Hanky Panky Hullabaloo

The Chaos and Mischief in Ed, Edd n Eddy's Hanky Panky Hullabaloo

January 21, 2024
Matt Hill, Sam Vincent, Keenan Christensen, Tony Sampson, Daevyd Avalon, Janyse Jaud, Kathleen Barr, Erin Fitzgerald, Peter Kelamis and Danny Antonucci star in this Valentine’s …
Insights from a Nurse: The Importance of Paid Family Leave

Insights from a Nurse: The Importance of Paid Family Leave

January 20, 2024
In a fast-paced world, life’s poignant moments, especially regarding the end of a loved one’s journey, require our full attention. As a hospice nurse, I’s often present during …
Unemployment Rate in Florida Rises as 2023 Concludes

Unemployment Rate in Florida Rises as 2023 Concludes

January 20, 2024
The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits are run by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). These programs are designed …
Colorado Witnesses a Surge in Unemployment Claims Last Week

Colorado Witnesses a Surge in Unemployment Claims Last Week

January 20, 2024
Established by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), State Disability Insurance (SDI) provides partial wage replacement to eligible workers who are temporarily …
Last Week Saw a Rise in Unemployment Claims in Florida

Last Week Saw a Rise in Unemployment Claims in Florida

January 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the number of initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida increased last week compared to the previous week. New jobless claims, …
Dunkin' Donuts' Extra Fee for Non-Dairy Milk: Discrimination or Not? - A Legal Challenge Explored

Dunkin' Donuts' Extra Fee for Non-Dairy Milk: Discrimination or Not? - …

January 20, 2024
Customers who substitute oat or almond milk for dairy in their drinks at Dunkin’ Donuts may be charged up to $2 extra, leading to a class-action lawsuit citing discrimination. This …
Does Charging More for Non-Dairy Milk Equate to Discrimination? Exploring a Lawsuit Against Dunkin' Donuts' Fees

Does Charging More for Non-Dairy Milk Equate to Discrimination? …

January 19, 2024
In California, the Economic Development Department (EDD) provides a myriad of services to the citizens of the state. One necessity of the state’s labor force is Paid Family Leave …
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 …