unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook

ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in February amid employers’ concerns about an uncertain economic outlook, ADP said Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
Jobless Claims Decline by 7,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Jobless claims dropped last week, with analysts saying the numbers show a stable labor market with a historically low number of layoffs. Get the Full...

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Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy
Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy
February 07, 2025  |  Economy

Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Jobs and Shifting Workers to HQ
Walmart Cutting Hundreds of Jobs and Shifting Workers to HQ
February 05, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart is reportedly eliminating hundreds of positions as it moves employees to its main hubs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Job Openings Decline Points to Slowing but Steady Labor Market
Job Openings Decline Points to Slowing but Steady Labor Market
February 04, 2025  |  Economy

The number of job openings decreased by 556,000 in December and stood at 7.6 million on the last business day of the month. Get the...

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Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
January 30, 2025  |  Economy

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. Get...

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Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
January 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment edged down 4% in January, marking the first decline in six months, according to the final results for the University of Michigan’s January...

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Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Insurance Reaches 3-Year High
Number of Americans Receiving Unemployment Insurance Reaches 3-Year High
January 23, 2025  |  Economy

New unemployment insurance data reportedly suggests that the labor market remains solid but that workers who do get laid off are having a harder time...

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