Arizona Department of Economic Security says 500 jobs will be cut
AZDES says the cuts are due to the elimination of federal grants supporting unemployment insurance, and the federal government shifting costs to the states.
DES asking some to pay back unemployment money they received, but there is a solution: here's what to know
So far this year, 10,000 Arizonans learned they have to pay back their unemployment to the Arizona Department of Economic Security, due to no fault of their own, but there may be a way for some to clear the debts.
Arizona DES waives $75M in unemployment overpayments; some claim they weren't told to apply for a waiver
Thousands of Arizonans have stopped paying unemployment overpayments, but there's a high number of people still making them. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details.
More Arizonans collect SNAP benefits as payouts decrease due to demand surge
As more people are applying for help, the program shrinks payouts. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona's unemployment agency 'accuracy team' lost half its workforce before pandemic: audit
An audit of Arizona's unemployment agency showed its "accuracy team' lost half of its workforce before COVID-19 pandemic, possibly leading to some unemployment applications falling through the cracks.
Arizona program to help families in need pay utility bills
Arizona Public Service Co., the Salt River Project, UniSource Energy Services, Tucson Electric Power and Southwest Gas will participate in a pilot project, the department announced Friday.
Changes coming for Arizona’s unemployment insurance program
The state Department of Economic Security will begin accepting proposals this month for a contract to one or multiple companies to modernize the unemployment insurance benefits system.
Scammers got $5.8 billion in fraudulent jobless payments from Arizona DES
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses private school vouchers, public school funding and unemployment
On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey addressed the status of private school vouchers for parents to enroll kids into schools without mask policies. He also touched on the state's high unemployment rate.
More than 80,000 Arizonans to lose enhanced unemployment benefits in 2 weeks
87,467 Arizonans will lose federally enhanced unemployment benefits in two weeks when the program expires.
Explainer: Arizona tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown
About $289 million of the assistance is being distributed by Arizona’s Department of Economic Security’s emergency rental program to 12 of the state’s smaller rural counties. But the agency acknowledges so far only about $7.3 million of that has gone to 1,715 approved applicants.
Arizona's unemployment agency offering 'return-to-work' bonuses
If you qualify under certain requirements, you may receive up to $2,000 in a "return-to-work" bonus from Arizona's unemployment agency.
Arizona man loses home, car, trailer after issues with state's unemployment system
A lifelong Arizona resident says the state's unemployment system failed him after several attempts to collect benefits. He lost his home, car and trailer in the process.
AZDES: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance requires proof of employment or you could face disqualification
If you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, also known as PUA, on or after Dec. 27, 2020, you need to provide the Dept. of Economic Security with some documents.
Some Arizonans continue having 1099-G tax form issues amid unemployment fraud claims
Despite Arizona's unemployment agency saying it's working on cleaning up the 1099-G mess, some say they still haven't received new forms so that they can properly file their taxes on time.
Unemployed Arizonan says nearly $5,000 is still missing from her account despite judge's ruling
Despite a judge's ruling for Arizona's unemployment agency to give a woman's $5,000 back, she is still waiting months later.
Unemployed Arizonan receives nearly $5,000 back after nine-month battle with Arizona DES
An Arizona woman's back account, with her unemployment insurance money in it, was closed in July by DES because the agency thought it was fraudulent.
Millions of dollars available in emergency rental assistance for Arizonans; few applications submitted
The state of Arizona has only received 330 applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, but there are still millions of dollars in funding available.
House votes to raise Arizona’s low unemployment pay
Arizona’s weekly unemployment pay is the 2nd lowest in the nation, above only Mississippi’s $235, and would increase to $320 under Republican Senate President Karen Fann’s proposal.