Payroll September 11, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Nearly Four Years
Initial claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000 in the week ended Sept. 6, the highest since October 2021, according to Labor Department data released on Sept. 11.
Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.
Payroll July 24, 2025
Jobless Claims Fall for a Sixth Straight Week
Initial claims decreased by 4,000 to 217,000 in the week ended July 19, still the lowest since mid-April.
Payroll July 17, 2025
Initial Jobless Claims Shrink for Fifth Straight Week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for a fifth week in a row to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market.
Payroll June 27, 2025
Recurring Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level Since November 2021
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over the past 1 1/2 months and signaling more people are staying out of work for longer.
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.