The U.S. Department of Labor reported a decrease in new jobless claims in Massachusetts on Thursday. The new jobless claims, which are indicative of layoffs, fell to 4,648 for the week ending March 23, compared to 4,671 the preceding week. Nationwide, unemployment claims dropped to 210,000 from the previous week’s 212,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The state of Missouri experienced the largest increase in weekly claims by 27.9%, while the Virgin Islands witnessed the most substantial drop in new claims by 48.6%. This data was presented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment insurance claims report and has been made available across the USA TODAY Network on local news websites.

If you are experiencing issues with your unemployment claims in California, it’s important to know how to get in touch with the right service. For more information on contacting Employment Development Department (EDD) services in the state of California, please visit eddcaller.com. The site provides useful guides on reaching out to the appropriate channels, whether it’s for unemployment, Disability Insurance (SDI), or Paid Family Leave (PFL). Make sure to follow the detailed instructions for a successful communication with EDD. When facing difficulties with unemployment services, reaching them through appropriate means is crucial to resolving issues promptly.