Valley residents are beginning to get their jobs back, economic expert says
A local economic expert says jobs are on the rise in the Valley after thousands lost their sources of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A local economic expert says jobs are on the rise in the Valley after thousands lost their sources of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new year: what to expect for Phoenix's economy in 2021
Even though Arizona saw a loss of jobs this year, the Chamber of Commerce says Phoenix's economy will be back in 2021.
Even though Arizona saw a loss of jobs this year, the Chamber of Commerce says Phoenix's economy will be back in 2021.
Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
COVID-19 relief bill expected to boost unemployment benefits for thousands of Arizonans
As Americans await another round of stimulus payments, those who are unemployed are also expecting a bump in benefits as well -- but the timing of the president's signature may have actually cost the state millions of dollars.
As Americans await another round of stimulus payments, those who are unemployed are also expecting a bump in benefits as well -- but the timing of the president's signature may have actually cost the state millions of dollars.
Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
Trump signs COVID relief bill granting stimulus checks, jobless benefits
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill, restoring unemployment benefits for Arizonans
Thousands of Arizonans have lost their unemployment benefits as the COVID-19 relief bill remained unsigned on Dec. 26. A day later, Trump signed the bill, restoring benefits.
Thousands of Arizonans have lost their unemployment benefits as the COVID-19 relief bill remained unsigned on Dec. 26. A day later, Trump signed the bill, restoring benefits.
Unemployment benefits set to expire as COVID relief bill remains unsigned by Trump
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
Arizona lawmakers reject auditing state's unemployment system as residents wait for much-needed benefits
All five Republicans in a joint legislative committee voted against auditing Arizona’s unemployment system. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
All five Republicans in a joint legislative committee voted against auditing Arizona’s unemployment system. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands
The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.
The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.
Ex-California EDD worker filed fraudulent claims under Dianne Feinstein's name: feds
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Hotel industry losing hundreds of employees as it waits for financial relief
Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.
Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.