'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits
It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.
It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.
Lawmakers say California jobless claims still a 'black hole'
Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson, the committee’s vice chairman and a frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Democratic administration, cited complaints from two whistleblower employees of the Employment Development Department as well as customers who contacted his office in saying the new ID.me verification system “is failing substantially.”
Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson, the committee’s vice chairman and a frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Democratic administration, cited complaints from two whistleblower employees of the Employment Development Department as well as customers who contacted his office in saying the new ID.me verification system “is failing substantially.”
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
Dept. of Economic Security records show internal reviews ended in March
The Department of Economic Security released records to FOX 10 after a request made six months ago, showing internal reviews ended in March.
The Department of Economic Security released records to FOX 10 after a request made six months ago, showing internal reviews ended in March.
Some on unemployment feel 'punished' by Arizona with incorrectly closed accounts
While the Dept. of Economic Security in Arizona tries to combat fraudulent accounts, real accounts were closed in the process and residents are feeling "punished."
While the Dept. of Economic Security in Arizona tries to combat fraudulent accounts, real accounts were closed in the process and residents are feeling "punished."
Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.
California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official said Tuesday, nearly triple the amount disclosed last week and a number that could grow as a criminal investigation continues.
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official said Tuesday, nearly triple the amount disclosed last week and a number that could grow as a criminal investigation continues.
Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to end Dec. 26 as Arizonans still struggle to find jobs
Despite the unemployment rate in Arizona not improving by much, there's no word on help for residents after the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ends in December.
Despite the unemployment rate in Arizona not improving by much, there's no word on help for residents after the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ends in December.
Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day
Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Disney increases layoffs to 32,000 workers by March 2021
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
City of Tempe offering residents, employees impacted by COVID-19 rental and mortgage assistance
If you're a resident or employee in Tempe, you may qualify for rental or mortgage assistance if you've faced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
If you're a resident or employee in Tempe, you may qualify for rental or mortgage assistance if you've faced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
DES to have unemployment recipients prove identities to prevent fraud
In an effort to prevent further fraud, the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security will require unemployment recipients to prove their identities.
In an effort to prevent further fraud, the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security will require unemployment recipients to prove their identities.
Valley residents come out in droves for holiday food distribution
With the second wave of the pandemic in full swing, it's causing many family's to become food insecure. St. Mary's is there to offer them food assistance.
With the second wave of the pandemic in full swing, it's causing many family's to become food insecure. St. Mary's is there to offer them food assistance.
California auditor: EDD sent out forms exposing 38M Social Security numbers
The recent surge in unemployment claims as people are out of work during coronavirus, the state auditor said, "has further revealed the dangers of EDD's practices."
The recent surge in unemployment claims as people are out of work during coronavirus, the state auditor said, "has further revealed the dangers of EDD's practices."
Unemployment benefits could be coming to an end the day after Christmas
More than 12 million Americans, including 750,000 Californians, could be losing their unemployment benefits on December 26, if the federal government doesn’t act soon.
More than 12 million Americans, including 750,000 Californians, could be losing their unemployment benefits on December 26, if the federal government doesn’t act soon.