unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

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Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
Jobless Claims Rise by 4,000, Indicating ‘Broadly Healthy’ Labor Market
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment insurance rose by 4,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 5), the Department of Labor said...

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Tariffs Pave Rocky Road for Canadian Car Industry
Tariffs Pave Rocky Road for Canadian Car Industry
April 09, 2025  |  Economy

Thousands of Canadian autoworkers have been furloughed amid new tariffs in the country. Now, Canada’s largest private-sector union is warning these temporary layoffs could be...

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March Jobs Data May Keep Consumers on Edge as Unemployment Inches Up
March Jobs Data May Keep Consumers on Edge as Unemployment Inches Up
April 04, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs report, released Friday (April 4), may prove to be a high-water mark for hiring — reflecting March’s surge before the maelstrom of...

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Government, Technology and Retail Saw the Most Job Cuts in March
Government, Technology and Retail Saw the Most Job Cuts in March
April 03, 2025  |  Economy

Job cuts in government, technology and retail led the way as U.S. employers announced the largest number of cuts in one month since May 2020....

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Spending Pullback May Worsen as Job Openings Decline
Spending Pullback May Worsen as Job Openings Decline
April 02, 2025  |  Economy

There are fewer jobs to be had, and layoffs have inched up. Consumer confidence was already shaken ahead of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest...

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Job Openings Declined in February, Showing Labor Market ‘Gradually Cooling’
Job Openings Declined in February, Showing Labor Market ‘Gradually Cooling’
April 01, 2025  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States declined to 7.57 million in February, down from 7.76 million in January and 8.45 million in...

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Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
March 26, 2025  |  Economy

Wall Street banks are reportedly gearing up to cut staff amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Recruiters and analysts discussed the state of dealmaking in a Wednesday...

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Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
March 14, 2025  |  Economy

Airlines and some of the largest commerce firms are cutting guidance for the current quarter as consumers pull back at the register and on travel...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
March 13, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. During the week ended Saturday (March 8),...

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