US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Can your employer require a COVID-19 vaccine?
Could your return to the office come with a COVID-19 vaccine? We're taking a closer look at whether your employer can require you to get the shot.
Could your return to the office come with a COVID-19 vaccine? We're taking a closer look at whether your employer can require you to get the shot.
Arizona nonprofit helping the jobless find work opens Mesa office
St. Joseph the Worker, a nonprofit that helps the unemployed get jobs, has opened a new office in Mesa. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
St. Joseph the Worker, a nonprofit that helps the unemployed get jobs, has opened a new office in Mesa. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Senate votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay
The Senate voted to pass SB1411, which would raise Arizona’s super-low $240 maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $320.
The Senate voted to pass SB1411, which would raise Arizona’s super-low $240 maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $320.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Humble Restaurant Group hiring for dozens of jobs
The Humble Restaurant Group is looking to hire more than 50 workers in a job fair at Humble Bistro from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5.
The Humble Restaurant Group is looking to hire more than 50 workers in a job fair at Humble Bistro from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Incarcerated California woman, accomplice accused of stealing more than $100K in EDD benefits
Officials say the state has paid at least $11 billion in benefits to people whose identities it has been unable to verify, which they say is likely fraud. Of that, $810 million was tied to ineligible prisoners.
Officials say the state has paid at least $11 billion in benefits to people whose identities it has been unable to verify, which they say is likely fraud. Of that, $810 million was tied to ineligible prisoners.
Millions of dollars available in emergency rental assistance for Arizonans; few applications submitted
The state of Arizona has only received 330 applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, but there are still millions of dollars in funding available.
The state of Arizona has only received 330 applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, but there are still millions of dollars in funding available.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Phoenix breakfast restaurant Morning Squeeze is hiring - promising news for Arizona food industry
Morning Squeeze, an Arizona breakfast joint with locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, is hiring for dozens of jobs for their soon-to-open downtown Phoenix location.
Morning Squeeze, an Arizona breakfast joint with locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, is hiring for dozens of jobs for their soon-to-open downtown Phoenix location.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Morning Squeeze hiring for downtown Phoenix location
Arizona breakfast joint Morning Squeeze is holding a job fair March 1-2 in search of dozens of new employees for their downtown Phoenix location, which is set to open soon. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona breakfast joint Morning Squeeze is holding a job fair March 1-2 in search of dozens of new employees for their downtown Phoenix location, which is set to open soon. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona Dept. of Education looks to hire teachers, other school-related jobs
The Arizona Dept. of Education held a virtual job fair on Saturday and more than 1,000 people attended to connect with recruiters in their school-related fields.
The Arizona Dept. of Education held a virtual job fair on Saturday and more than 1,000 people attended to connect with recruiters in their school-related fields.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
House votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay
Arizona’s weekly unemployment pay is the 2nd lowest in the nation, above only Mississippi’s $235, and would increase to $320 under Republican Senate President Karen Fann’s proposal.
Arizona’s weekly unemployment pay is the 2nd lowest in the nation, above only Mississippi’s $235, and would increase to $320 under Republican Senate President Karen Fann’s proposal.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.