A Detailed Look At Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation In Virginia

The Coronavirus pandemic has taken the United States by storm. Virginia is one of the states worst hit by both the pandemic and pandemic-induced economic shutdown. According to the reports, more than 600,000 Virginians have lost their jobs since March 2020. As tough it is to lose a job, people struggle to collect unemployment benefits, especially under the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.  To help people with the process, … Read more

Social Security Disability Benefits Claims At 15-Year Low

In the US, the Social Security Disability Insurance program is one of the most misused programs. The newly added feature states that those who received SSDI benefits would be reviewed. Before the added feature, once people are in the SSDI system that they can rarely get off until now. A New York Times report suggests that social security plunged as the economy continues to get stronger. This shows that disability … Read more

What are the Most In-Demand Jobs in 2020?

What are the Most In Demand Jobs in 2020-01

2020 will see a rise in jobs in the technological sphere. As we are very well aware, the world is changing rapidly, and as a result, most of the in-demand jobs in 2020 will have a technological aspect to it. A lot of jobs today will continue to be a part of the future but will undergo a massive change.  One of the most in-demand jobs in 2020 will be … Read more

All About Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The federal government offers several programs to low-income households to help them support their livelihood. One such presentation is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP helps qualified low-income families pay their heating and cooling energy costs (gas or electric utilities). But who qualifies for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program?  In this article, we will guide you through the eligibility criteria for LIHEAP. But before that, let … Read more

Education Assistance for Unemployed in Ohio

Education is an economic issue when the unemployment rate for people who have never gone to college or dropped the education is almost double what it is for those who have gone to college as per the statistical report. Workers face serious hurdles when it comes to obtaining a degree. Time and money are the two considerations to learn and improve their skills and eligibility. No doubt, you get new … Read more

A Guide To The Second Round Of Paycheck Protection Program

Recently, Congress has announced a second stimulus package under which the unemployed Americans will get $600 stimulus payments. In addition to offering financial assistance to the unemployed citizens, the package also provides aid to the small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  In this article, we will tell you who qualifies for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program and lots more about it.  What Is A Paycheck … Read more

Ways to Attract Talent in a Tight Market

The American unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in October. This is the lowest level since 1969 and this translates to the lowest unemployment in half a century. Though this is great for job-seekers, it’s tough in a tight labor market for employers. This would mean that they would have to improve perks, policies, and pay to attract the best talent. This presents employers with a need to get creative. This … Read more

Top 5 States With the Lowest & Highest Unemployment Rates in the US – 2015

It’s nearly the end of yet another fruitful year in terms of falling unemployment numbers and growing employment opportunities across the US. The year 2015 carried over the legacy from 2014 by recording a jobless rate of 5.7 percent at the end of January 2015. Since then, the employment scenario has seen a marginal improvement, month over month. As an individual, what really matters to you is the employment situation … Read more

U.S Economy Adds Jobs, Unemployment Rate drops to 7.7%

It takes more than a Superstorm to disrupt the U.S job market. Superstorm Sandy didn’t do as much damage as was anticipated to the nation’s employment situation, at least that’s what the government monthly data on the jobs market told when it illustrated the nation’s jobless rate dip to 7.7%. Forecasters and businesses, however, by now are looking past that report to the risks to jobs from the economic cliff. … Read more

Can You Collect Your Unemployment If You Quit A Job?

The Department Of Labor provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits if you lose your job through no fault of your own. But the question is, can you collect your unemployment if you quit a job? The answer, Depends.  you cannot collect unemployment if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause. But if you had a good reason as defined by your state, you may qualify for benefits. Good Cause To … Read more