unemployment

Unemployment occurs when a person who is actively searching for employment is unable to find work. Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. The benefits partially replace wages to help unemployed workers meet their financial obligations while looking for work.

Source: usa.gov

States Show Mixed Results Getting Extra $600-A-Week COVID Jobless Benefits Out

States Show Mixed Results Getting Extra $600-A-Week COVID Jobless Benefits Out
States Show Mixed Results Getting Extra $600-A-Week COVID Jobless Benefits Out
April 28, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The $600 a week in extra COVID-19 unemployment benefits that many laid-off U.S. workers have been expecting are showing up unevenly. Get the Full Story...

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Today In Payments: Amazon Trials Video Onboarding For New Merchants; Hospitals Face Cash Crunch
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April 27, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Amazon is trialing video onboarding calls to prevent merchant fraud, and hospitals face major financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plus,...

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April 26, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy could face a historic shock amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a possible 16 percent unemployment rate, hitting levels aligned with the Great...

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April 23, 2020  |  SMBs

The cascade of Americans seeking unemployment benefits continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Another 4.4M Americans File Unemployment Claims
Another 4.4M Americans File Unemployment Claims
April 23, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus pandemic continues to rock the country, as another 4.43 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the week ending April 18, the U.S....

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April 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

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April 22, 2020  |  Economy

An additional 4.3 million workers are likely to have filed unemployment claims in the past week, bringing the total coronavirus-related job losses to around 26...

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April 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

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