Unemployment

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.
March 2021 and March 2022

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2022 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2022.
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.
Local Area Unemployment Rates*(%)

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

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

New York State Economy Added 39,800 Private Sector Jobs in February 2022

The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 0.5% in February. 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 39,800, or 0.5%, to 7,888,300 in February 2022.
Local Area Unemployment Rates*(%)

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.
Local Area Unemployment Rates*(%)  December 2020 and December 2021 (Not seasonally adjusted)

New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary December 2021 Area Unemployment Rates

The unemployment rates in December 2021 were lower in every New York State county compared to a year ago.
Total Nonfarm & Private Sector Jobs

NYS Economy Added 45,400 Private Sector Jobs in December 2021

NYS job growth more rapid than nation’s for second straight month. According to preliminary figures released by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 45,400, or 0.
Job seekers look over job opening fliers

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary November 2021 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for November 2021. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week's statewide press release, New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 6.9% in October to 6.6% in November 2021.
New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary October 2021 Area Unemployment Rates

New York State Labor Department Releases Preliminary October 2021 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2021.
Pres. Joe Biden to End Enhanced Weekly $300 Unemployment Benefits for 7.5 Million Americans

Pres. Joe Biden to End Enhanced Weekly $300 Unemployment Benefits for 7.5 Million Americans

The administration of President Joe Biden will not be extending the enhanced weekly $300 unemployment benefits that are scheduled to expire on September 6.
Unemployment Benefit

First Four States to Start Paying Weekly $300 Unemployment Benefits

Four states across the country start paying $300 unemployment benefits after Pres. Donald Trump signed the roughly $900 billion Stimulus Package.
Hit with Unemployment? Here Are 5 Significant Ways to Earn Money amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

5 Significant Ways to Earn Money Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many have lost their jobs and face roadblocks they never experienced in the past year. Here are five significant ways for you to earn money.
Economy

Economist Stephen Moore Says US Economy is Growing

Stephen Moore, an economist and an adviser to President Donald Trump, said there is no need for another stimulus because the U.S. economy is growing.

Weekly Unemployment Claims Soar as Fiscal Stimulus Fades

First-time-filers for unemployment benefit claims slightly increased than expected last week as the labor department struggled to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment claims

Unemployment Benefit of $600 Should Be Extended, Former Chairs of Federal Reserve Say

Former chairs of Federal Reserve urged lawmakers to extend the $600 unemployment benefit under the CARES Act that is set to expire this month.
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Study Shows Americans Spend More After Receiving Unemployment Benefits

A new study released on Thursday revealed that Americans, who received unemployment benefits, spent more than when they were working.
Stimulus Money

Will You Qualify for the Next Stimulus? Here's What We Know

If the second stimulus bill will be passed into law and signed by President Donald Trump, you might be wondering if you qualify for the second round. Here's what we know.
Unemployment Claim

Which States Pay the Highest and Lowest Unemployment Compensation? Find Out Here

The amount of an individual's unemployment compensation varies from state to state. Find out here, which states pay the highest and lowest unemployment compensation.
Stimulus Check

Extra $600 Unemployment Benefit to End This Month, How Much Will You Get if Not Extended?

The federal unemployment aid will end in July. This means that starting August the unemployment aid will vary in your state. How much do you think will you receive?
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