Unemployment

ST. GEORGE — At first glance, Utah’s 2.2% unemployment rate in October may appear to be a good thing. It’s lower than it was pre-pandemic, after all. Mark Knold,…

A 'We're Hiring!' sign is posted at a Starbucks in Los Angeles, California.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesThe U.S. economic contraction to start the year was worse than expected as weak business and private investment failed to offset strong…

Career Connect Martin, an apprenticeship program for local businessesPete Morello, of CSI Security Solutions shares about Career Connect Martin, an apprenticeship program from the Martin County Chamber of Commerce that benefits business…

The New Jersey Assembly recently passed legislation that would ease the burden of tax increases on small businesses after a surge in unemployment claims during the pandemic depleted the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.Now…

Christopher F. Carney, a senior research analyst for PERD, said the state paid out approximately $83 million in fraudulent unemployment claims during calendar year 2020. (Photo…