The latest economic report indicates a positive trend in the job market, with the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropping by 19,000 to 202,000 in the week ending Dec. 9. About 1.88 million people were receiving unemployment benefits for the week that ended Dec. 2, indicating an increase of 20,000 from the previous week. Jobless claim applications are commonly seen as a representation of layoff figures in a given period. EDDCaller.com provides a quick and effective way for these unemployed individuals to connect with a representative for assistance with unemployment, paid family leave, and disability departments.