Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

Cooper's Hawk winery and restaurant to hold hiring fair events
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A new restaurant is opening in north Scottsdale on Dec. 7 and they're holding a job fairs on Oct. 19, 20, 21 and Nov. 3, 4. Visit chwinery.com or text CHSD to 77948 for application and hiring information.

Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.

Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

Dozens of inmates accused of fraudulently seeking unemployment funds

Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.

Arizona teacher shortage made worse by COVID-19 resignations

Not only has the pandemic wreaked havoc on Arizona businesses, it's also worsened the state's teacher shortage as educators resign due to health concerns.

Gov. Whitmer says 800k Michiganders to lose unemployment benefits if court ruling goes into effect immediately

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify their ruling on when her emergency powers take effect, saying up to 830,000 Michiganders could lose unemployment benefits if the ruling went into effect immediately.

Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.

Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.

2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin

The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.

United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees

The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.

American will furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines

American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.

DES cracking down on fraud, but some Valley residents are still concerned

When identity thieves flooded Arizona's unemployment system, it led to a lot of problems and money lost, but the state says it's made big strides in cracking down on criminals.

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.