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The Latest On The Employment Situation

The Latest On The Employment Situation

The month of July saw the American economy adding 1.8 million jobs to the total nonfarm payroll. These numbers are a positive indicator as the nation witnessed the restarting of several economic activities throughout the country. Several posts were added to the health care, professional and business services, retail trade, government, leisure, and hospitality verticals. But the employment situation in July is not all that rosy as it may seem.  … Read more

$300 Additional Unemployment Benefits: When Can One Expect The Payment?

On August 8, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that provides $400 extra benefits. As per the new order, the federal government would provide $300 additional unemployment benefits per week, and the states are responsible for contributing the remaining $100.  While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would contribute an extra $300, on behalf of the federal government, states were given the option to choose how they would pay … Read more

The Employment Situation July 2018

FUN Unemployment July 18

July 2018 saw the unemployment rate edge down to 3.9% from June’s 4.0%. The number of unemployed decreased by 284,000 to 6.3 million in the month of July. In both cases, numbers were down over the year by 0.4% and 676,000 numerically. In terms of the major working groups, the unemployment rate for adult men and whites both declined to 3.4% in the month of July. The jobless rates for … Read more

A Round Up of Regional & State Employment and Unemployment Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, US department of Labor unraveled its monthly economic news release- “Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary” on Monday, 18th August for the month of July 2014. The national average jobless rate is 6.2 % that saw little change from June 2014. We have reviewed and highlighted key facts that matter the most. There was little deviation in regional and state unemployment rates in July … Read more

Employment Situation Across USA – July 2016 (Household & Establishment)

Over the last couple of months, the unemployment rate in the country has remained stable without much dilly-dallying. As per the monthly news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor, the national unemployment rate in July 2016 was 4.9%, the same as June. During this month, the might of various industries added over 255,000 jobs to the U.S economy. The highest job creator was Professional & … Read more

$400 Unemployment Benefits In Texas: What Should You Know

On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that provide an additional $400 benefits to people who have lost their job due to the Coronavirus-induced economic shutdown. Qualified people are expected to receive the payment soon. However, it is unclear when the unemployed would receive $400 unemployment benefits in Texas. In this article, we will tell you when the Texans can expect an additional $400 unemployment benefits … Read more

Third Stimulus Check: What Should You Know

Stimulus check

Third Stimulus Check: What Should You Know On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion  American Rescue Plan that would provide another round of federal stimulus checks to millions of Americans. The $1.9 trillion bill includes various provisions such as the $1,400 third stimulus check, $400 unemployment weekly bonus checks, and many more.  In this post, we will tell you about the various provisions included in the … Read more

A Detailed Guide To the Family And Medical Leave Act

Have you ever undergone a health related emergency? Have you ever been in a situation where the needs of your family conflicted with your ability to show up fully actualized at work? Or even to show up at work at all? If you work at one of the many places required to adhere to the Family and Medical Leave Act, you have the right to put yourself and your family … Read more

Employment Situation Across USA – July 2015 (Household & Establishment)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor on Friday, August 7, unveiled its monthly publication on employment situation in the country. Based on data from Household and Establishment survey, this release throws light on the overall footing of the employment/unemployment statistics during the month of July. We bring to you, a synopsis of this report(check the articles section to find updates from previous month). The Unemployment rate stood … Read more

The Employment Situation – January 2024

The Employment Situation - January 2019

In January, the total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 304,000 as compared to December which had an increase of 312,000 jobs. The unemployment rate has increased from 3.7 percent to 4 percent and this could be attributed to the Shutdown which lasted for 35 days from December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019. Household Survey Data There has been a 0.3 percent increase in the unemployment rate and the number … Read more