The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

The Albanese government's employment white paper has been called a missed opportunity to curb inflation while bringing down unemployment.

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households

Governor could leap past politics and sign unemployment bill just to keep striking workers in an uneven game.

The California State Legislature passed a bill Sept. 14 that would allow workers to claim unemployment insurance benefits after striking for two weeks. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk for his approval or veto. If Newsom signs the bill, it would take effect starting in January…

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates

'Everyone's a little stressed about it, we've all got mortgages, we're all trying to put food on the table.'

The global pandemic caused devastating economic impacts, including high levels of unemployment. As with the 2008 recession, self-employment has been encouraged as a pathway towards economic participation and boosting the labour market.

India's regular wage jobs increased from 2004-2019, with 6% providing social security. Caste-based segregation decreased, and gender-based earnings disparities reduced. Post-COVID, unemployment rate was lower than pre-COVID, but higher for graduates under 25. Self-employment earnings decreased, but still 85% of pre-COVID levels.

Business groups and economists fear further increases risk rise in corporate bankruptcies and unemployment