Payroll June 9, 2025
20 States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
The U.S. unemployment rate has remained steady through May, but some states have seen higher adjustments in weekly claims, according to a new WalletHub report.
Payroll June 6, 2025
Initial Jobless Claims Last Week Rise to Highest Level Since October
Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 247,000 in the week ended May 31, a period that included Memorial Day, according to Labor Department data released on June 5.
Payroll May 8, 2025
Louisiana Unemployment Benefits Could Have Stricter Rules
Louisiana could require residents who get unemployment insurance to do more to find new jobs if a bill advancing in the legislature becomes law.
Payroll April 24, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Tick Up, DOL Data Shows
Initial claims for benefits increased by 6,000 to 222,000 in the week ended April 19, according to Labor Department data released on Thursday.
Payroll April 3, 2025
Continuing Jobless Claims in the U.S. Rise to Highest Level Since November 2021
Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, increased to 1.9 million in the week ended March 22, slightly higher than economists expected.
Payroll March 13, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week ended March 8, remaining roughly in line with pre-COVID levels.
Payroll March 6, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, Allaying Concerns About Labor Market
Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week and returned to muted levels seen at the start of the year, offering some relief after other reports pointed to worsening labor-market conditions.
Payroll February 6, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Pick Up, Data Shows
The level of initial claims remain generally in line with pre-COVID-19 levels, and private employment data from ADP Research showed a healthy pace of hiring in January.