Unemployment

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will begin collecting overpaid benefits again starting Friday following a multi-year pause imposed by a class action lawsuit. An estimated 350,000 workers are affected—and the agency is offering hardship waivers ... more

Losing a job can be a major challenge. California provides temporary financial help through its unemployment benefits program. The state's Employment Development Department manages these payments. This program helps thousands of workers cover basic costs ... more

In a major win for both workers and businesses, New York State has officially paid off a $7 billion federal loan for its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The move stabilizes the fund, increases weekly benefits ... more

Unemployment claims in New York have fallen slightly week-over-week, but they remain significantly higher than this time last year, according to a newly updated report from WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked states based on ... more

A new state report reveals that young New Yorkers, especially those of color, continue to face significant labor market challenges. Youth unemployment in New York City remains elevated despite recent improvements, according to a May ... more

Unemployment in the United States remains relatively steady, but new data from WalletHub reveals that claims are decreasing in the majority of states. As of April 28, 2025, initial unemployment claims dropped by 5.4% week-over-week, ... more

The recent spike in the unemployment rate has triggered concerns about the health of the U.S. economy, but underlying factors suggest the labor market may not be as weak as it appears. Federal Reserve Governor ... more

In a recent update, WalletHub released a report revealing a decrease in job resignation rates in the United States, with 54,000 fewer Americans quitting their jobs in January compared to the previous month. The report, ... more

Unemployment claims skyrocketed during the pandemic, now, the US has a strong labor market. However, $45.6 billion was paid out to fraudulent claims during the pandemic. Mortgages in 2022: What the housing market is predicted ... more

The Labor Department recently shared that the rate of unemployment is the lowest it's been in three month. Another report that shows the change in rate by state was also released. To keep track of ... more

Who is eligible for unemployment benefits in Florida? And, what about furloughed workers? Stimulus payments worth $2,000 and $4,000 sent to New Jersey residents Florida unemployment benefits Florida's unemployment benefit is called Reemployment Assistance. Some ... more

A recent investigation found that Georgia residents were overpaid $84 million in stimulus unemployment. The CBS46 investigation found that the $84 million in stimulus unemployment was made up of collective overpayments. Now, Georgia wants people ... more

The job market has seen growth beyond the estimates. There has also been a record drop in unemployment claims. Tax rebate: Requirements to get an $850 payment Lowest unemployment levels since 1969 The covid-19 pandemic ... more

Georgia claims that some people were overpaid for their unemployment benefits. Thousands residents are now being forced to pay back the benefits. This is how you pay taxes on your Social Security benefits Can I ... more

The Ticket to Work program was created in 1999. It is intended to help disabled people go back to work without risking loosing their benefits. When will the payments from the Direct Assistance Program be ... more

Many Americans collect unemployment benefits, but what they get depends on what they made while working. People who lose their job and it wasn't their fault often collect unemployment benefits. The most they can expect ... more

If you collected unemployment during 2021 you may owe money to the IRS. There is no tax break for unemployment benefits like there was in 2020. IRS: You may have received a letter about Qualified ... more

Unemployment compensation varies across the US. Some states give out a higher monthly benefit than others. What is the Advance Premium Tax Credit? States with the highest unemployment benefit If you have been dismissed from ... more

Many states have started to pull back on unemployment benefits as job openings increase in numbers while reopening continues. The goal with slashing benefits is to try and get people to fill the job openings ... more