unemployment
-
U.S. Unemployment Numbers Fall to Pandemic-Era Low: Labor Dept.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment assistance dropped last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the coronavirus pandemic began…
Read More » -
EDITORIAL: A Lifeline for D.C.’s Unemployed Workers
A lifeline for unemployed workers exists, but many are unaware of the D.C. unemployment compensation programs managed by DOES available…
Read More » -
840K More Americans Filed for Employment Benefits Last Week
Roughly 840,000 more American workers sought unemployment benefits for the first time last week on a seasonal adjusted basis, the…
Read More » -
D.C. Joins Bandwagon of States Applying for Supplemental Unemployment Funds
D.C. has applied for federal coronavirus aid that would add $300 per week to unemployment checks, despite the Senate's earlier…
Read More » -
U.S. Unemployment Claims Below 1M for First Time During Pandemic
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell below one million last week for the first time since the…
Read More » -
Unemployment Claims Up in D.C. and Virginia, but Plunge in Maryland
The D.C. region's unemployment picture is a bit of a mixed bag, with new claims for jobless benefits significantly dropping…
Read More » -
-
Newly Unemployed? Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
With millions of people nationwide filing for unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families across…
Read More » -
Low Unemployment, Inflation Rates Worry Fed
Inflation has been low despite a stable labor market, as employers are fearful of raising prices and alienating consumers but…
Read More » -
Jay-Z Slams Trump’s ‘Hurtful’ Comments on Immigrants: ‘You Treat People Like Human Beings’
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter had a powerful message for the president this weekend: you can’t put a price tag on happiness.
Read More »
