Unemployment Claims Drop Sharply, Easing Labor Market Concerns
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell significantly last week, providing a boost to labor market optimism.
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Unemployment
Manufacturers Add 66,000 Jobs in September
Roughly two-thirds of the returning manufacturing jobs were in durable goods, especially in the motor vehicles and parts sector and machinery. Each added about 14,000 jobs.
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Unemployment Fraud Is On the Rise
The prevalence of reported fraud is staggering. Georgia found more than 130,000 false claims filed in July. Illinois identified more than 120,000 counts of unemployment insurance fraud in August. Consider these tips to avoid trouble.
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Opinion: Unemployment Pay Hike May Drive Up Wages
The extra $600 benefit enacted by Congress is overkill for many workers, leading to perverse incentives.
Read moreCanada Reports Sobering Unemployment Data
Employment in Canada cratered in March, wiping away more than three years of job creation in a month and underlining the economic pain the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered in North America.
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