Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Controversy over DES Fraud Prevention Team as COVID-19 crisis continues
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand on the unemployment system is at all-time highs.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand on the unemployment system is at all-time highs.
Some Valley businesses concerned for a potential May 1st reopening
While many businesses are preparing to reopen to the public on May 1st, some are in no rush to get back to business as usual.
While many businesses are preparing to reopen to the public on May 1st, some are in no rush to get back to business as usual.
No joke: Tupac Shakur needs unemployment benefits
It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.
It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.
How the meat industry shortage is impacting Arizona during the pandemic
The chairman of Tyson Foods came out with a stark warning to Americans after closing several meat processing plants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The chairman of Tyson Foods came out with a stark warning to Americans after closing several meat processing plants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Valley chambers of commerce form alliance, creating phase-in plan for reopening Arizona's economy
Valley business leaders are sharing their plans on when they think the Arizona economy should re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Valley business leaders are sharing their plans on when they think the Arizona economy should re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A deeper look at the company hired to solve self-employed workers' unemployment claims in Arizona
Up to 150 thousand people have been denied unemployment and may be able to receive a new type of unemployment according to Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES).
Up to 150 thousand people have been denied unemployment and may be able to receive a new type of unemployment according to Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES).
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Both Ford and General Motors indicated over the last week they would begin prepping their plants to reopen as the state contemplates how to jumpstart the faltering economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Arizona small business rehires 250, thanks to Paycheck Protection Program
A Scottsdale business was able to hire back nearly 250 people because of the Paycheck Protection Program.
A Scottsdale business was able to hire back nearly 250 people because of the Paycheck Protection Program.
Arizona launching Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program May 12
Department of Economic Security announced that Arizona will be launching a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program
Department of Economic Security announced that Arizona will be launching a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program
1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
Soaring unemployment numbers during COVID-19 pandemic add to challenges faced by recent graduates
As unemployment numbers continue to rise across the country and in Arizona, it also means a tough time for jobseekers, especially for those entering the workforce after completing their education.
As unemployment numbers continue to rise across the country and in Arizona, it also means a tough time for jobseekers, especially for those entering the workforce after completing their education.
Dow rises as S&P, Nasdaq slip in volatile session
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Johns Hopkins University warns of layoffs, cuts while tracking coronavirus spread
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins University is planning to cut salaries and expecting to furlough and lay off employees because of multimillion-dollar losses arising from the pandemic.
Small businesses suffer after banks pay out PPP loans to big businesses
The second round of stimulus funding is expected to be approved by the US House by Thursday and the key feature of the bipartisan funding bill is the Payroll Protection Program (PPE).
The second round of stimulus funding is expected to be approved by the US House by Thursday and the key feature of the bipartisan funding bill is the Payroll Protection Program (PPE).
Trump's Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks amid coronavirus pandemic
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
It isn't the only Trump resort in Florida to furlough workers.
Changes made to unemployment filings amid economic panic due to coronavirus pandemic
New numbers from the Department of Economic Security, show more than 72,000 people applied for unemployment insurance in the past week alone, the fifth week after the state's COVID-19 response began.
New numbers from the Department of Economic Security, show more than 72,000 people applied for unemployment insurance in the past week alone, the fifth week after the state's COVID-19 response began.
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.
Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.