UNEMPLOYMENT
France announces curfew for eight cities; New unemployment figures to be revealed; Thousands queue for COVID testing in regional Victoria; NSW ‘on verge’ of major outbreak; Maguire to face ICAC again
Concerned residents turned up for COVID-19 testing in droves in regional Victoria after an infected truck driver from Melbourne was accused of triggering an outbreak. The man has been referred to police for breaching restrictions and withholding information from authorities. His infection was linked back to the Chadstone Shopping Centre cluster. However, the driver told …
Unemployment and child health during COVID-19 in the USA
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to high rates of unemployment across advanced economies. 1 The COVID-19 crisis: how do U.S. employment and health outcomes compare to other OECD countries?. The burdens associated with unemployment, however, have not hit all households equally. Families with children and unemployed parents have reported especially high rates of hardship, with …
Weekly jobless claims rise unexpectedly, total 870,000
The number of first-time filers for unemployment benefits were slightly higher than expected last week as the labor market continues its sluggish recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Labor Department reported Thursday that initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 19 came in at 870,000. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected first-time claims at …
OESC Testing Technology, Hopes To Get More Money On Unemployment Checks
Wednesday, September 16th 2020, 8:26 am By: Caleb Califano The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is testing its technology, hoping to get more money added to unemployment checks. OESC is hoping to get the additional $300 out to Oklahomans by possibly next week. This is from President Trumps executive order in August. Oklahoma was one of …
OESC Testing Technology To Add Money To Unemployment Checks
Wednesday, September 16th 2020, 7:59 am By: News On 6 The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is testing its technology hoping to get more money added to unemployment checks. The OESC is hoping to get the additional $300 out to Oklahomans by possibly next week. This is from President Trump’s executive order in August. Oklahoma was …
Payrolls increase by nearly 1.4 million as the unemployment rate tumbles
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 1.37 million in August and the unemployment rate tumbled to 8.4% as the U.S. economy continued to climb its way out of the pandemic downturn. The unemployment rate was by far the lowest since the coronavirus shutdown in March, according to Labor Department figures released Friday. An alternative measure that includes …
Flu vaccine; unemployment; Fauci vocal cord surgery
CLOSE Both the flu and coronavirus can be deadly. Experts emphasize the importance of getting a flu shot before flu season. USA TODAY As COVID-19 outbreaks at schools continue to pop up causing students and staff in some states to quarantine, a new study suggests that children may play a larger role in community spread of the …
Newsom announces plans to update unemployment agency’s technology, address backlog of unpaid claims
Faced with a flood of complaints from lawmakers and out-of-work Californians over delays in processing unemployment claims, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to address the backlog and update the state’s unemployment agency’s antiquated technology. Newsom said the Employment Development Department is actively processing all pending claims and anticipates eliminating a backlog by the …
Last day for $600 unemployment benefits is likely this weekend
President Donald Trump discussed a proposed round of federal stimulus aid with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., (left) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., (center) in the Oval Office on Monday. Photo by Doug Mills/Getty Images Enhanced unemployment benefits are likely ending sooner than many may realize. That could impose financial hardship on …
We must harness technology to tackle unemployment
Artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies will spy opportunities for employmentShutterstock With jobseekers facing uncertainty from a potential recession and increased automation, Ksenia Zheltoukhova argues that we must harness – rather than fear – technology in boosting employment. The coronavirus crisis has thrust the UK’s job market into uncertainty, with a recent survey by Adzuna showing …
