US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
New French restaurant opening at Scottsdale Fashion Square hosting job fair to fill over 40 positions
Chef Brian Archibald says the restaurant needs to fill at least 40 positions before the grand opening. So far, dozens of candidates have come to the restaurant with resumes in hand for an interview.
Chef Brian Archibald says the restaurant needs to fill at least 40 positions before the grand opening. So far, dozens of candidates have come to the restaurant with resumes in hand for an interview.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Report: State, local aid needed to avert 4 million layoffs
A report could help illustrate a bipartisan agreement in Congress on next month’s fifth, and possibly final, COVID-19 response bill.
A report could help illustrate a bipartisan agreement in Congress on next month’s fifth, and possibly final, COVID-19 response bill.
Arizona unemployment rate down 4.5 percentage points in May
The state Office of Economic Opportunity reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 8.9%, down from 13.4% in April as business closures and other impacts from the pandemic took hold.
The state Office of Economic Opportunity reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 8.9%, down from 13.4% in April as business closures and other impacts from the pandemic took hold.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Arizona Department of Economic Security audit required every 10 years, it's been 15
By law, Arizona's Department of Economic Security is required to undergo a complete audit every 10 years. It's been 15, the department says. Issues the department has have been highlighted while trying to fulfill unemployment requests during the coronavirus pandemic.
By law, Arizona's Department of Economic Security is required to undergo a complete audit every 10 years. It's been 15, the department says. Issues the department has have been highlighted while trying to fulfill unemployment requests during the coronavirus pandemic.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
DES confirms more than 50 Arizonans are victims of a Social Security scheme
A crime ring has been profiting off of millions collecting unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic, the US Secret Service warns.
A crime ring has been profiting off of millions collecting unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic, the US Secret Service warns.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
Trump administration opposes extending $600 weekly unemployment benefit
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
Low-wage essential workers face higher risk of health and financial issues amid pandemic, study finds
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.