New bill would allow thousands more Arizonans to claim unemployment benefits
An expert estimates the change would allow 10,000 more Arizonans to collect unemployment this week that are currently capped out.
An expert estimates the change would allow 10,000 more Arizonans to collect unemployment this week that are currently capped out.
Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Trader Joe's adds $2 per hour in COVID-19 'hazard pay' for workers
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Arizona lawmakers show bipartisan support for unemployment increase
Republican and Democrat lawmakers in Arizona are showing support for an unemployment bill that would raise weekly payments and allow for increased part-time work.
Republican and Democrat lawmakers in Arizona are showing support for an unemployment bill that would raise weekly payments and allow for increased part-time work.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
Arizonans learning of unemployment fraud in their names after receiving tax forms
Many Arizonans are learning for the first time they've had fraudulent unemployment accounts opened in their names as they've gotten tax forms saying they owe money.
Many Arizonans are learning for the first time they've had fraudulent unemployment accounts opened in their names as they've gotten tax forms saying they owe money.
Twin Peaks in Tempe looking to hire more than 100 people for new location
More than 100 positions are needing to be filled at Twin Peaks restaurant's newest location in Tempe. To apply, head over to the restaurant.
More than 100 positions are needing to be filled at Twin Peaks restaurant's newest location in Tempe. To apply, head over to the restaurant.
Forms from Arizona DES will reveal acts of identity theft to those who have been victimized
Unemployment is taxable income, and as a result, those who filed for unemployment will receive the appropriate tax forms. However, this also means some are about to find out that they have been victimized by identity theft.
Unemployment is taxable income, and as a result, those who filed for unemployment will receive the appropriate tax forms. However, this also means some are about to find out that they have been victimized by identity theft.
US economy shrank 3.5% in last year after growing 4% last quarter
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Cafe Valley Bakery | Made in Arizona
Cafe Valley Bakery in Phoenix makes packaged goods that are sold in Valley grocery stores and on Jan. 28, the business is holding a job fair with on-the-spot job offers, including up to $1,000 in hiring bonuses.
Cafe Valley Bakery in Phoenix makes packaged goods that are sold in Valley grocery stores and on Jan. 28, the business is holding a job fair with on-the-spot job offers, including up to $1,000 in hiring bonuses.
Arizona woman drains her 401K as unemployment agency keeps her account under review
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.
As the Department of Economic Security has kept an Arizona woman's account under review for months, she's had to drain her retirement account to get by during the pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic impacts lettuce industry as farmworkers brace for busy season
Farms are planting about 5% to 15% less to prevent food waste after lost sales in 2020.
Farms are planting about 5% to 15% less to prevent food waste after lost sales in 2020.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Unemployment freeze traps valid claims in a red tape nightmare
Unemployed workers with legitimate claims have had their accounts frozen by the department, sometimes for months, as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.
Unemployed workers with legitimate claims have had their accounts frozen by the department, sometimes for months, as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.
Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Thousands of Arizonans to lose unemployment benefits after a 50-week period
Due to a 50-week cap on unemployment benefits, thousands of Arizonans will be losing benefits unless the new Biden Administration acts quickly to extend the aid.
Due to a 50-week cap on unemployment benefits, thousands of Arizonans will be losing benefits unless the new Biden Administration acts quickly to extend the aid.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.