The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

Protecting Domestic Workers in Indonesia

In Indonesia, very few domestic workers are registered in the social services system, which denies them access to unemployment benefits, life insurance, and a pension.

The News Lens · Mar 3, 2023

‘We paid jobless too much during COVID’: NSW minister

The NSW hospitality minister has linked higher unemployment payments during the pandemic to the state's current skills shortage, drawing Labor criticism.

The New Daily · Mar 2, 2023

US jobless claims edge lower in sign of strong labor market

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits eased last week and a measure of labor costs remained firm in the closing months of 2022, highlighting a tight job market that’s contributing to inflationary pressures.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint

A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2023

Barkly community misses out on $250 million in new funding to tackle alcohol-related harm

A combination of alcohol, unemployment, and the loss of hope has left residents dismayed that the Barkly will not have access to any of the millions allocated to the Northern Territory Government by the federal government.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Why scammers who stole billions in unemployment benefits may get away with fraud

WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been recovered, and time is running out to prosecute those who committed the crime.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023

Six weeks of falling applications for unemployment benefits

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid fell again last week as the labor market remains resilient in the face of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases meant to cool the economy

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

South Africa's relief grant: how it can be used to help young people into jobs

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the unemployment crisis in South Africa. In the second quarter of 2021, unemployment rates were the highest ever officially recorded. Many people who lost their only source of stable income fell into poverty as a result.

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023

U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims fall to 194,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits fell 1,000 for the week ending February 11 to a seasonally adjusted 194,000. The previous week’s figure was revised down from 196,000 to 195,000. The four-week moving average as of February 11 rose to 189,500 from a revised 189,000 as of the week…

Ballotpedia · Feb 22, 2023

Want to solve the falling birthrate? Just remember that raising children is expensive

When people fear for their jobs and the financial safety net is inadequate, is it any wonder they are having smaller families?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023