Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Valley eyewear store owner talks impact of COVID-19 on his 40-year businesses
Arizona has already approved nearly 11,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling more than $3.5 billion.
Arizona has already approved nearly 11,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling more than $3.5 billion.
Why grocery stores are working to have employees classified as 'first responders' amid COVID-19
They’re on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, they can’t work from home, and are constantly exposed to people.
They’re on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, they can’t work from home, and are constantly exposed to people.
Unemployment in Arizona: More than 250K collecting unemployment amid COVID-19
New numbers released Wednesday by the Arizona Department of Economic Security show that there are now more than 250,000 people collecting unemployment checks in Arizona.
New numbers released Wednesday by the Arizona Department of Economic Security show that there are now more than 250,000 people collecting unemployment checks in Arizona.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Arizonans run into unexpected issue when filing for unemployment
Another 92,000 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week and the demand on the state's unemployment system has created a host of new problems.
Another 92,000 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week and the demand on the state's unemployment system has created a host of new problems.
Construction in Arizona continues during COVID-19 spread, but with health precautions
Construction in the valley continues on as it's been labeled essential work, but some companies are still seeing a hit on their business during the COVID-19 era.
Construction in the valley continues on as it's been labeled essential work, but some companies are still seeing a hit on their business during the COVID-19 era.
Self-employed Arizonans still waiting to claim unemployment
95,382 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week bringing the total to nearly 350,000 since COVID-19 became widespread.
95,382 Arizonans filed for unemployment last week bringing the total to nearly 350,000 since COVID-19 became widespread.
How alcohol delivery service in the valley is helping grow some businesses amid COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 and shelter at home orders changed millions of lives practically overnight.
The spread of COVID-19 and shelter at home orders changed millions of lives practically overnight.
Goodwill to open 21 of the Valley's 90 stores by April 13
Goodwill is reopening 21 of their 90 stores in Phoenix.
Goodwill is reopening 21 of their 90 stores in Phoenix.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Phoenix-area businesses expected to bounce back after COVID-19, economy expert says
Arizona’s economy has been hit hard by COVID-19 just like the rest of the country.
Arizona’s economy has been hit hard by COVID-19 just like the rest of the country.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
Help Wanted: These companies are hiring employees during the coronavirus pandemic
Although the coronavirus pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment across the country due to many businesses being forced to shut down or adjust hours, some companies are still hiring.
Although the coronavirus pandemic has sparked widespread unemployment across the country due to many businesses being forced to shut down or adjust hours, some companies are still hiring.
More unemployment claims filed with Arizona DES as workers enter another week off the job
As the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security has been flooded with unemployment claims, they've quadrupled their staff in the call center, but many say they still can't get through. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details.
As the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security has been flooded with unemployment claims, they've quadrupled their staff in the call center, but many say they still can't get through. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details.
Employment lawyer discusses process of applying for unemployment
Employment lawyer Josh Black joins FOX 10 Arizona Morning to discuss the process of applying for unemployment amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Employment lawyer Josh Black joins FOX 10 Arizona Morning to discuss the process of applying for unemployment amid the coronavirus outbreak.
A bleak US jobs report likely portends even deeper losses
A grim snapshot of the U.S. job market's sudden collapse emerged Friday with a report that employers shed hundreds of thousands of jobs last month because of the viral outbreak that's brought the economy to a near-standstill.
A grim snapshot of the U.S. job market's sudden collapse emerged Friday with a report that employers shed hundreds of thousands of jobs last month because of the viral outbreak that's brought the economy to a near-standstill.
Can you apply for unemployment insurance on coronavirus furlough?
Congress decreed that employees on furlough do qualify for unemployment benefits.
Congress decreed that employees on furlough do qualify for unemployment benefits.
Arizonans express frustration with state's unemployment claim process amid pandemic
FOX 10 has learned the extra load on the system appears to be causing serious issues for payment.
FOX 10 has learned the extra load on the system appears to be causing serious issues for payment.