Report: Arizona unemployment rate doubled to 12.6% in April
The state Office of Economic Opportunity on Thursday reported that seasonally adjusted nonfarm unemployment in April rate rose to 12.6%, up from 6.1% in March and 4.8% in April 2019.
The state Office of Economic Opportunity on Thursday reported that seasonally adjusted nonfarm unemployment in April rate rose to 12.6%, up from 6.1% in March and 4.8% in April 2019.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
What is a debt validation letter?
Take this important step if a debt collector comes knocking.
Take this important step if a debt collector comes knocking.
Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 US, Canada stores
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
Parent company L Brands will also close 50 Bath & Body Works stores in U.S. and one in Canada.
New Jersey Department of Health shuts down Atilis Gym
The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo.
The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo.
Arizona paid over $500M in unemployment benefits last week
The state of Arizona has paid over half a billion dollars in jobless benefit payments in the past week. This surpassed the prior week of $160 million in payments.
The state of Arizona has paid over half a billion dollars in jobless benefit payments in the past week. This surpassed the prior week of $160 million in payments.
Valley business owner asks President Trump a question during conference call
It's not everyday one gets the opportunity to ask the President of the United States a question, but one Gilbert business owner did after she was invited by the White House to join in on a conference call with Donald Trump.
It's not everyday one gets the opportunity to ask the President of the United States a question, but one Gilbert business owner did after she was invited by the White House to join in on a conference call with Donald Trump.
Car sales are rebounding in the Phoenix Metro Area despite coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people may expect car dealerships to be experiencing a really rough ride, but that isn’t the case for at least some Valley car dealers.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people may expect car dealerships to be experiencing a really rough ride, but that isn’t the case for at least some Valley car dealers.
Stocks rally as more states reopen economies
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
Coronavirus causes mortgage concerns, but many Americans did not need to pause payments
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
Parsons Xtreme Golf now hiring amid coronavirus pandemic
After posting an old school help wanted ad online, Parsons Xtreme Golf is doing something you don't see much of these days -- creating new jobs amid the pandemic.
After posting an old school help wanted ad online, Parsons Xtreme Golf is doing something you don't see much of these days -- creating new jobs amid the pandemic.
Phoenix City Council OKs $3M in coronavirus funds for refugees
The Phoenix City Council has approved $3 million in federal relief funds for area refugees caught up in the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic after being settled here with U.S. government approval.
The Phoenix City Council has approved $3 million in federal relief funds for area refugees caught up in the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic after being settled here with U.S. government approval.
Can’t pay for college because of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to do
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Don’t let the COVID-19 pandemic derail your college plans.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
The Navajo Nation now has more COVID-19 infections per capita than New York. With so many Navajo families in need, Mesa restaurant Republica Empanada is sending supplies to the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo Nation now has more COVID-19 infections per capita than New York. With so many Navajo families in need, Mesa restaurant Republica Empanada is sending supplies to the Navajo Nation.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
With unemployment benefits boosted, some businesses are finding it hard to get workers to return to work
Restaurants have reopened as Arizona's stay-at-home order expired, but an unintended consequence of the CARES Act is causing headaches for some owners, who may have a problem getting their workers back.
Restaurants have reopened as Arizona's stay-at-home order expired, but an unintended consequence of the CARES Act is causing headaches for some owners, who may have a problem getting their workers back.
Many still without unemployment funds in Arizona
Arizona's unemployment agency revealed Monday that its paying
Arizona's unemployment agency revealed Monday that its paying