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New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor has released the preliminary local area unemployment rates for April this year.
Over-the-Month % Change in Total Nonfarm & Private Sector Jobs, February – March 2022

New York State Economy Added 27,500 Private Sector Jobs in March 2022

The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 0.3 percent in March. According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures recently released by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 27,500, or 0.
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New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary January 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor has released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2022.
Over-the-Month % Change in Total Nonfarm & Private Sector Jobs, December – January 2022

New York State Economy Added 20,600 Private Sector Jobs in January 2022

The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 0.3% in January. According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 20,600, or 0.
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US Unemployment Benefits: What Payment Options Do I Have?

Find out how to file an unemployment claim and get your money as quickly as possible. (Photo : Reuters/ANDREW KELLY) Many Americans are now facing hardship and unemployment after the global pandemic coronavirus led to closures of schools and businesses.

February Might Have Been a Rebound Month for Jobs

Manufacturing has been slow for months. Investors are closely monitoring some key points of data this week that will show how the economy is doing. The jobs report from the Labor Department is expected to show an increase in job growth, economists say.

Latino Employees Allegedly Forced to Use Separate, Unsanitary Bathrooms by B&H

The Department of Labor filed an administrative lawsuit against B&H Foto & Electronics Corp., over allegations of the electronics retailer discriminating against the Hispanic, female, black and Asian employees.

U.S. Current Unemployment Rate March 2015 Update: Jobless Level Stable While Job Growth Disappoints

The U.S. unemployment rate in March remained unchanged at 5.5 percent, the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics announced. But during the same time frame, the economy only added about 126,000 jobs, a figure the Washington Post called "disappointing."

US Latino Unemployment Rate 7.8 Percent: Higher for Women than Men, Politicians Comment on July Labor Report

The U.S. Department of Labor revealed the overall unemployment rate increased to 6.2 percent for July, but the rate for Latinos remained at 7.8 percent.

Weekly Unemployment Claims in US Increase After 14-Year Lows, Says Labor Department

The weekly U.S. unemployment claims increased for the seven days ending July 26, according to the Department of Labor. The jobless claims increase follows a 14-year low.

US Unemployment Rate Drops Across 22 States: Heavily Latino States See Strong Employment Gains

The regional and state unemployment rate in the U.S. saw little change during June, but for 22 states and Washington D.C., the unemployment rate declined. Meanwhile, 14 states saw their unemployment rate increase.

Hispanic Unemployment Rate Increased: 7.7 Percent of Hispanics Jobless, More Women Unemployed Than Men

The unemployment rate in the United States dipped, according to figures released by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the percentage for Hispanics increased.
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