Everything you need to know if you"ve recently been laid off and are applying for unemployment benefits
Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A record 3.3 million people applied for unemployment benefits in the week ending March 21 as the coronavirus outbreak continued to batter the US economy. The Department of Labor .....»»
Jobless claims down 13,000, hit lowest level since pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering.....»»
US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easi.....»»
Applying for unemployment benefits for the first time? Here are 7 things you need to know.
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Self-employed started applying for unemployment benefits Monday, but there’s a catch
The self-employed can finally apply for unemployment insuran.....»»
30 Million Have Sought U.S. Jobless Aid Since Coronavirus Outbreak Began
(WASHINGTON) — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a c.....»»
Unemployment claims: 4.4 million more file for jobless aid; 1 in 6 US workers have lost jobs since coronavirus hit
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as coronavirus job cuts escalated, the federal government said. About 1 in 6 American workers have now.....»»
26 Million People in U.S. Have Sought Unemployment Benefits Since Coronavirus Outbreak Began
(WASHINGTON) — More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemp.....»»
Borrower requests for government"s coronavirus mortgage bailout jump 78% in one week
As unemployment surges and more Americans struggle to make ends meet, more homeowners are applying for the government's mortgage forbearance program under the recently-passed coronavirus relief plan......»»
Some people should start getting an extra $600 in unemployment benefits this week. Here"s what you need to know if you"re applying.
REUTERS/Tom Brenner The new $2.2 trillion stimulus package signed into law last month will allow people to claim an extr.....»»
Here"s why millions of Americans are struggling to file for unemployment benefits at a time when they"ve never been more generous
Associated Press State unemployment systems are overwhelmed across the US due to a massive surge of laid-off workers filing for benefits. Budget cuts, poor staffing, and old technology are key problems hobbling state safety nets nationwide. "We haven't m.....»»
Laid off or furloughed because of COVID-19? We answer your questions about unemployment benefits
Worried about losing your job as coronavirus forces millions out of work? We answer your questions about the new, enhanced .....»»
Companies are putting workers on "zero hour schedules." Here"s how you can get unemployment benefits even if you"re not officially laid off.
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A record 3.3M Americans file for unemployment benefits as the coronavirus takes a big toll on the economy
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits for th.....»»
Economic Report: A record 3.28 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week due to coronavirus
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rocketed to a record 3.28 million as large parts of the U.S. economy shut down and companies laid off scores of workers to cope with the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Unemployment claims for last week could reach several million
A report on first-time claims for jobless benefits could show several million Americans were laid off last week -- the highest weekly total on record......»»
"Quite ominous": Unemployment claims for last week could reach several million due to COVID-19 layoffs
A report on first-time claims for jobless benefits could show several million Americans were laid off last week -- the highest weekly to.....»»
"Quite ominous": Unemployment claims for last week could reach several million due to CVOID-19 layoffs
A report on first-time claims for jobless benefits could show several million Americans were laid off last week -- the highest weekly to.....»»
Many Professionals Fear Being Laid Off Due To Coronavirus Slow Down
The number of Americans filing for state unemployment benefits jumped by 70,000 this week as businesses started to lay off workers. The conversations have shifted... The post Many Professionals Fear Being Laid Off Due To Coronavirus Slow Down appear.....»»
Do I qualify for unemployment? How to apply for benefits if you"ve lost work due to the coronavirus outbreak
10'000 Hours/Getty Images Each state has its own requirements to qualify for unemployment benefits, but in most cases you must have been laid off through no fault of your own. Self-.....»»
Unemployment funds could need federal bailout
Many states are at risk of burning through unemployment savings and relying on a federal bailout to give laid-off and quarantined workers benefits......»»