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Nebraska advances bill proposing maximum unemployment insurance benefit period reduction

Nebraska lawmakers in the Business and Labor Committee on February 13, 2024, advanced Legislative Bill 1170, which proposes cutting the maximum unemployment insurance benefit period from 26 weeks down to 16 weeks. The committee advanced the bill 4-3 and designated it as priority legislation for the full legislature.

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A Spotlight on the Plains States: The Kiplinger Letter

The labor market is tight in the Plains states and outside of healthcare and construction most sectors are flat or down.

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South Africa Faces Pivotal Elections Amid ANC Uncertainty

South Africa's upcoming elections pose a challenge to ANC's historical dominance, with key issues like unemployment and corruption in focus.

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ED being used for character assassination of Opposition leaders: Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot accuses Centre of using ED for character assassination of opposition leaders, criticizes government over unemployment and policies.

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South Africa's Labour Market Recovery Stalls Ahead Of Election

South Africa's economy faces challenges with high unemployment rates before the election, requiring targeted interventions for job creation and economic re...

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Good Times, Bad Times: Eviction Edition

Plus: Voters in Massachusetts reject state-mandated upzonings, Florida localities rebel against a surprisingly effective YIMBY reform, and lawsuits target missing middle housing in Virginia.

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Nigeria's Q3 Unemployment Rate Rises To 5%

Learn about Nigeria's rising unemployment rate due to ongoing reforms and the government's efforts to create more job opportunities.

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With a third of U.P. youth unemployed, double engine government is a ‘double blow’: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP over unemployment in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting struggles of youth and advocating for change.

The Hindu

Joblessness rising in country with education levels: IIM study

The country’s economy is witnessing a stagnating employment growth rate, weakening employment elasticity, slow structural transformation, and brewing structural problems in the labour market such as low female labour force participation and a rise in the unemployment rate

The Hindu

S.Africa Opposition Vows To Slash Power Cuts, Unemployment

The liberal Democratic Alliance, fighting to keep its place as South Africa's official opposition party, launched its electoral campaign Saturday ahead of a hotly contested vote, vowing to crush power cuts and slash high unemployment.

International Business Times

Weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 218,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 9,000 for the week ending February 3 to a seasonally adjusted 218,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 3,000 to 227,000. The four-week moving average as of February 3 rose 3,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 212,250.

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Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Resilient Despite Interest Rates

Despite efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cool the economy, jobless claims remain low. Applications fell by 8,000 to 212,000 in the latest report.

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Australia’s unemployment rate hits two-year high of 4.1% as higher interest rates bite

The result, which is slightly above economists’ expectations, follows months of volatile labour market figures

The Guardian - AU

Telangana CM Revanth says Congress committed to fill the vacancies, poised to remain in power for another decade

Telangana Chief Minister emphasizes government's commitment to tackle unemployment and criticizes former Chief Minister for neglecting the issue.

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10 Best Places For Gen Z To Buy A Home

These are the best, and worst, cities for young people to buy a home.

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Unemployment continues to haunt Kerala

In the category of people in the 15-29 age group, Kerala has the highest unemployment in the country with 28.7% while the national average is 10%, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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How many military spouses are employed by the federal government?

Military spouses, 90.3% of whom are women, are more likely to be unemployed than the general population.

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Young Creative's Struggle to Find Employment Goes Viral on TikTok

A young creative's emotional video about her struggle to find employment goes viral, shedding light on challenges faced by Gen-Z jobseekers.

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South Africa's ANC Faces Challenges in Addressing Unemployment and Corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa defends the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of elections, addressing issues such as unemployment, electricity crisis, and c...

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NYC Woman Goes Viral After Sharing Her Tearful Job Search Journey And Has The Internet Divided

"This sucks, like, I just want to be a TikToker if I’m being so for real." The post NYC Woman Goes Viral After Sharing Her Tearful Job Search Journey And Has The Internet Divided first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Kansas legislators introduce bill proposing state unemployment insurance benefit pause when federal benefit supplements are available

Kansas House of Representatives introduced House Bill 2570 on January 23, 2024, which proposed pausing state unemployment insurance benefits when the federal government creates temporary benefit supplements—such as the $600 weekly stipends issued by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US Weekly Jobless Claims Plummet, Surpassing Expectations

US weekly jobless claims drop more than anticipated, indicating a positive trend in the labor market and a potential boost to the US economy.

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Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy

The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.

AAP

New Zealand's unemployment rises to four per cent

Unemployment in New Zealand was below market expectation at four per cent in the December 2023 quarter.

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Yellen confident in economic recovery despite real estate concerns

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expresses confidence in the strong US economy, citing low unemployment and robust job creation, despite concerns about infl...

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