The U.S. Department of Labor announced that new jobless claims in Massachusetts dropped last week compared to the week before. The filings, indicative of layoffs, fell to 5,064 in the week ending March 9, down from 5,434 the previous week. On a national scale, unemployment claims reduced to 209,000, lower by 1,000 claims from the preceding week, taking into account seasonal adjustments. The steepest increase in weekly claims was seen in Oregon, with claims surging by 33.7%, while New Hampshire recorded the most significant percentage drop in new claims with a decrease of 60.6%. This information was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment insurance claims report.

If residents of Massachusetts require additional assistance or have questions related to their claims, they can contact the edd customer service. To get through to an EDD live person, claimants can visit eddcaller.com for specific methods, phone numbers, and tips. This service ensures that they can receive prompt and correct information about their unemployment status.