Changes coming for Arizona’s unemployment insurance program
The state Department of Economic Security will begin accepting proposals this month for a contract to one or multiple companies to modernize the unemployment insurance benefits system.
The state Department of Economic Security will begin accepting proposals this month for a contract to one or multiple companies to modernize the unemployment insurance benefits system.
Arizona State Fair looking to hire workers at a competitive wage for the 2021 season
Job openings for the 2021 Arizona State Fair are still open and event officials say they're offering a competitive wage.
Job openings for the 2021 Arizona State Fair are still open and event officials say they're offering a competitive wage.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Phoenix emergency rental assistance program gets expanded hours, more employees
The city of Phoenix is speeding up its emergency rental assistance program by expanding hours at its center and hiring more employees.
The city of Phoenix is speeding up its emergency rental assistance program by expanding hours at its center and hiring more employees.
Arizona State Fair needs hundreds of workers
The Arizona State Fair is officially underway next week, but they still need to hire about 200 more workers. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
The Arizona State Fair is officially underway next week, but they still need to hire about 200 more workers. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
California trio files $2M in fake EDD claims to buy Audi, new home
A California inmate and his wife, a nurse, were allegedly part of a scheme that bilked the California EDD for $2 million in fake claims.
A California inmate and his wife, a nurse, were allegedly part of a scheme that bilked the California EDD for $2 million in fake claims.
Dozens of exhibitors attend veteran job fair at State Farm Stadium
The event, which was exclusively catered to service members transitioning to civilian life, veterans and military spouses, brought dozens of exhibitors.
The event, which was exclusively catered to service members transitioning to civilian life, veterans and military spouses, brought dozens of exhibitors.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Experts say jobseekers are looking for the right job following depths of COVID-19 pandemic
Tens of thousands of Arizonans are still unemployed currently, and unemployment benefits ended weeks ago, but employers say they still can't fill positions. Experts say there are a number of reasons behind this disconnect in the job market.
Tens of thousands of Arizonans are still unemployed currently, and unemployment benefits ended weeks ago, but employers say they still can't fill positions. Experts say there are a number of reasons behind this disconnect in the job market.
Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country.
Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries, study says
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Now hiring: Peoria Unified School District
The Peoria Unified School District is looking to fill several positions at a job fair on Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
The Peoria Unified School District is looking to fill several positions at a job fair on Sept. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Sky Harbor protest: HMS Host employees protesting understaffing issues
Employees for HMS Host, a company that runs several concession stands inside Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, have walked off the job and are holding a protest over understaffing issues. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
Employees for HMS Host, a company that runs several concession stands inside Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, have walked off the job and are holding a protest over understaffing issues. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
4 charged with scamming Michigan, California unemployment agencies out of more than $2M
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.