Another 205,000 American workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, matching the prior week’s jobless claims number and roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that the recent rise in COVID-19 infections was not driving a fresh wave of layoffs. First-time filings for unemployment insurance—a proxy for layoffs—held steady during the week ending Dec. 18…
San Diego County Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6 Percent in November
SAN DIEGO—The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.6 percent in November, down from a revised 5.3 percent in October, according to figures released Dec. 16 by the state Employment Development Department. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.4 percent for California, which decreased from 6.1 percent in October. The nation’s…
Jabless Jobs: New Platforms Help the Unvaccinated Find Employment
As more employers require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, new websites have emerged to help the unvaccinated find jobs. In August, the federal government announced mandatory vaccination for employees working in federally regulated sectors and public venues. Since then, hospitals, banks, police services, and some provincial administrations have introduced similar policies for current…
US Weekly Jobless Claims Drop to 52-Year Low
The number of workers applying for unemployment benefits in the United States dropped sharply last week to a level not seen in 52 years, adding to signs of a tightening labor market and suggesting businesses were reluctant to let go of workers. First-time filings for unemployment insurance—a proxy for layoffs—came in at 184,000 for the week…
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Again After Touching 52-Year Low
The number of workers applying for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week after hitting a level not seen in over 50 years the week prior, with analysts generally expecting the rebound, in part due to seasonal data adjustments. First-time filings for unemployment insurance—a proxy for layoffs—came in at 222,000 for the week ending…
Euro Zone Producer Prices Surge in October, Unemployment Eases
December 2, 2021
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BRUSSELS—Euro zone producer prices jumped more than expected in October, data showed on Thursday, driven mainly by a surge in energy prices, while unemployment eased again as the economy continued to recover from the pandemic-induced recession. The European Union’s statistics office Eurostat said prices at factory gates in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose…
Liberals Introduce Bill With Targeted Pandemic Aid for Businesses, Workers
OTTAWA—The Trudeau Liberals have outlined their latest aid package for an economy recovering from COVID-19, proposing targeted support to severely affected businesses, locked-down workers, and extra weeks of benefits that expired just days ago. The legislation introduced Wednesday in the House of Commons is one of four bills the government wants MPs to pass before…
Weekly Jobless Claims Plunge to Level Not Seen Since 1969
The number of workers applying for unemployment benefits in the United States dropped sharply last week to a level not seen in over 50 years, suggesting businesses were holding on to employees amid a tight labor market. First-time filings for unemployment insurance—a proxy for layoffs—came in at 199,000 for the week ending Nov. 19, the Labor…
Eight Philadelphia Police Department Employees Indicted on Theft and Fraud Charges
November 23, 2021
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A total of eight employees of the Philadelphia Police Department have been caught double-dipping: receiving unemployment benefits while still working and receiving paychecks from the department. United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams said in a statement Tuesday that the eight employees were charged with fraudulently obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19, resulting in each…
8 Philadelphia Police Department Employees Indicted on Theft, Fraud Charges
November 23, 2021
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Eight Philadelphia Police Department civilian employees have been accused of receiving unemployment benefits while still working and receiving paychecks from the department, officials said. The employees were charged federally with fraudulently obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19, resulting in each facing one count of mail or wire fraud and one count of theft of…
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