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Unemployment
States are being sued for trying to "claw back" pandemic unemployment benefits
by
Paul Flahive
Oct 14, 2022
Texas, for instance, sent out more than 1 million overpayment notices since the pandemic began.
Despite the shaky economy, jobless claims are down. Here's why.
Sep 29, 2022
It's taken companies so long to replace workers lost during the pandemic that many firms are reluctant to lay them off.
As Fed's "soft landing" gets harder, laid-off workers will have less of a safety net
Sep 23, 2022
Unemployment could rise along with interest rates and living costs, but fewer workers will have access to jobless benefits.
What the number of involuntary part-time workers tells us about the economy
Sep 7, 2022
The "I’d prefer a full-time gig, but I can’t find one” measure can give us a sense of how much slack or unmet potential there is in the labor market.
How long can the job market stay this hot?
by
Reema Khrais
and Richard Cunningham
Aug 29, 2022
Some laid-off workers are surprised at how fast they were able to find new positions, says Sarah Chaney Cambon of The Wall Street Journal.
Ahead of Fed's September meeting, some key data on unemployment and inflation
Aug 29, 2022
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear he will not waiver in the fight against inflation, even if it causes economic pain.
Reshoring high-tech jobs accelerates as supply chain woes continue
Aug 22, 2022
A shorter chain means less room for error and uncertainty. But that security comes with a higher price tag.
For public good, not for profit.
Job hunting in China's slowing economy
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 15, 2022
The unemployment rate is high among young Chinese graduates. What does it take a get a job in such a tough economy?
U.S. employers add 528,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate falls to 3.5%
Aug 5, 2022
With the jobs gains, the U.S. economy has restored all the jobs lost since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.
Layoffs may be on the horizon. Is the unemployment insurance system ready?
Aug 4, 2022
States are upgrading antiquated technology. But there are still big disparities among states.