Some federal workers won't qualify for unemployment benefits. But those uncertain if they qualify are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Development Department is prepared to assist workers affected by the recent federal government shutdown and ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in California rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...

Financing unemployment insurance benefits with federal loans and taxes on employers cannot continue indefinitely.

Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.

California's unemployment rate, the highest state figure in the nation in July, is projected to climb to 6.1% and stay around 6% next year, according to a new California Economic Forecast. Mark ...

“It’s more of an accelerating burn than an on-off switch. You could see an accumulation of impacts that grow over time,” said ...

California’s unemployment rate projected to rise to 6.1% in early 2025. Public sector and healthcare jobs drive growth as AI impacts private hiring. Lower inflation, interest rates and AI demand ...