The vast majority are hit hard in the black communities. Employers are not hiring any new help right now until they are sure that the economy will stay strong and not fall back down again. Many employers will fight against giving an individual unemployment benefits to help save them money on...
a 13-week extension should’ve automatically kicked in, Simon-Mishel says. This would’ve given people up to 39 weeks total of unemployment benefits. However, if more than a year has passed since you originally filed and you need the extension, you will likely need to file a...
US employers add 177,000 jobs, solid pace in face of uncertainty Fri May 2, 2025 12:08 PM EDT Palm Springs (CA) KESQ The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April Fri May 2, 2025 12:08 PM EDT Politico ...
The unemployment rate for people ages 16 to 24 in the United States in 202024 23 was 10 percent. However, this rate was much lower for people aged 45 and over, at 2.9 percent. U.S. unemployment The unemployment rate in the United States varies based on several factors, such as race,...
In the economic sphere, misery tends to flow from high inflation, steep borrowing costs, and unemployment. …Comparing countries’ metrics can tell us a lot about where in the world people are sad or happy. Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) gives us the answers. My version of the misery...
The amount of unemployed talent is very high, so competition is great. Demand is MUCH higher than supply. Also, for us who want to work for a brand, agencies suck up so much of the work in our industry. There are over 400 applying to one posting. To paraphrase one respondent: The jo...
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in April, compared to March, according to the jobs report released on May 2 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Job gains arrived above projections for April, with a total of 177,000. The consensus estimated monthly expectation was an increase...
Sharp Slowdown in US Job Growth Boosts Unemployment Rate to 4.3% More Reuters A pedestrian passes a "Now Hiring" sign at a Chase Bank branch in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S., September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. unem...
Since October 2002, the labor force participation rate was lowest in April 2020 (60.1%) and highest in June 2003 (66.5%), according to BLS data. How is the job market right now? In recent months, key labor market indicators — job openings, quit rate and layoffs — showed the tight la...
. Being experienced.【5】What do we learn from the passage about the unemployment figures in the US? . They clearly indicate how healthy the economy is. . They provide the public with the latest information. . They don’t include those who have stopped looking for a job. . They warn ...