Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
Parents, students being forced back home as COVID-19 numbers rise
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, parents are being forced back home to help their children with virtual learning.
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, parents are being forced back home to help their children with virtual learning.
709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
Arizona hospitality industry remains hopeful, but realistic in COVID-19 pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, the Arizona hospitality industry is hopeful a comeback is near but has to deal with layoffs in the meantime.
With the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, the Arizona hospitality industry is hopeful a comeback is near but has to deal with layoffs in the meantime.
Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
Walmart lays off shelf-scanning robots for humans
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves.
Walmart is laying off the robots it had deployed in about 500 stores to keep tabs on what’s on and not on the shelves.
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Arrests made in Arizona unemployment fraud cases
After months-long investigations into unemployment fraud cases in Arizona, the Department of Economic Security announced arrests have been made.
After months-long investigations into unemployment fraud cases in Arizona, the Department of Economic Security announced arrests have been made.
Woman learns a fraudulent unemployment account was opened in her name
Another case of unemployment fraud within the Department of Economic Security is hitting home for one Valley resident.
Another case of unemployment fraud within the Department of Economic Security is hitting home for one Valley resident.
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.
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
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.
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.
Walmart raising wages for 165,000 employees
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
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.
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.
Arizonans continue to have unemployment funds impacted by fraud
As Arizona's Department of Economic Security tackles fraudulent claims, real residents' accounts are impacted.
As Arizona's Department of Economic Security tackles fraudulent claims, real residents' accounts are impacted.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
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.
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.