Times can be tough, even more so when you are unemployed. There are uneven economies around the world that have made it difficult for people to find work. Unemployment could be a challenge irrespective of age, qualification and how unemployment affects the larger population in recent years. Though you might not be able to control being unemployed, you should know how to react to it. This could be despite several … Read more
After months’ of constant fall and to being the lowest in years since the recession in May 2008, the unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to clock 4.9 percent during June 2016. The economy added 287K jobs led by Leisure and Hospitality followed and Healthcare. At the end of this month, the number of unemployed persons in the country was 7.8 million. Let’s go ahead and explore key statistics … Read more
Unemployment rate in majority of the US states has gone up in the month of June. The National unemployment rate remains constant at 7.6 percent in may and june. Employers have added 195,000 jobs in the previous month. But there is a sudden increase in jobless rate in the states. The Labor Department said that unemployment rates rose in 347 large metro areas in June compared to the previous month. … Read more
Like any other state, the unemployment rate in South Carolina (SC) skyrocketed due to the Coronavirus-induced economic shutdown. To help the unemployed meet their financial needs during the crisis, the Department of Employment and Workforce has announced an extension of unemployment benefits. So, who qualifies for the extended unemployment benefits in SC? Here, we will guide you on eligibility requirements for Extended Benefits (EB). But before that, let us learn … Read more
With $600 weekly benefits scheduled to end in the next few days, millions of unemployed Americans are devastated and are looking for ways to meet their needs in a crisis. To add more, some states are reinstating work search requirements, making it hard to qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. States have the work search requirement in normal times, but some states temporarily suspended the requirement due to the pandemic. … Read more
Arizona is one of the 26 states to revoke the disbursement of Unemployment Insurance benefits. This decision is not a complete surprise as the search for work requirement was reinstated last month to remain eligible for benefits. To encourage and ease unemployed people to start working again, Governor Ducey introduced a return to work bonus in Arizona as a part of the ‘Back To Work Program’. Read on to find … Read more
Posted by Amish in California: I took a few months off from my job of 6+ years last December, and returned to work in April, but only for 2 weeks due to slow business. I was told that I would not have any definite hours for the next few weeks, but I MIGHT get work here and there. Since I had been unemployed and collecting no benefits from Dec-March, I … Read more
Getting a marketing degree is a good way to gain exposure to many different facets of the business world, qualifying you for a career path that’s flexible and ever-changing. In fact, people who currently are working toward earning a marketing degree likely will someday hold jobs that don’t even exist yet. If you’re fascinated by what makes people purchase certain products or make other consumer decisions and you want to … Read more
Long gone are the days when you could get a well-paying job with only a high-school diploma and a good work ethic. Many people realize that if they want to succeed in today’s world, they’ll need at least an associate degree or bachelor’s degree to get their foot in the door. While simply holding a degree is a prerequisite for many jobs, what you choose to major in can mean … Read more
There will be times when you will be intimidated by that letter you receive by mail or a notification sent via e mail or call. The messenger from the state informs you about a temporary suspension or disqualification from receiving unemployment insurance. This will be a testing phase for you and your family if you’re dependent on the weekly benefits provided by the government. First of all, do not panic. … Read more