Jobless claims are on the rise again. But that doesn't mean the recovery is doomed
Another 744,000 American workers filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department.
Unemployment
Thousands sign up for secure messaging through DWD's new unemployment portal
The new system, which debuted March 30, includes the ability to talk directly with claims specialists, sign up for text notifications and securely upload documents.
Wisconsin proceeds with updating unemployment call center
The state Department of Workforce Development received a $2.4 million federal grant that it is using to begin overhauling the 50-year-old computer system.
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops in January
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest numbers on Thursday.
DWD launches statewide directory of local workforce development programs
Wisconsinites can now find local workforce programs thanks to a new interactive directory of services from the Department of Workforce Development.
The US added 379,000 jobs in February, signaling the recovery is finally gaining steam
The unemployment rate — which only counts people who are actively seeking jobs and not those who have dropped out of the workforce entirely — inched down to 6.2% from 6.3% in January. It was forecast to stay flat.
One year into the pandemic, America is still down nearly 10 million jobs
Another 745,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
A glimmer of hope: 'Only' 730,000 Americans filed for jobless claims last week
Another 730,000 American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits, adjusted for seasonal swings, last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Wisconsin Senate passes bipartisan unemployment bill
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bipartisan bill designed to begin updating the state’s antiquated unemployment insurance system that Gov. Tony Evers has blamed for causing delays in the processing of claims filed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Another 793,000 Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week
Jobless claims continue to be stubbornly high: That was a higher number than in the previous week and more than economists had expected.
Women disproportionately impacted by unemployment
With the coronavirus pandemic causing continued economic chaos, recent unemployment data showed a substantial number of job losses in December.
GOP gavels in, gavels out of unemployment session
Evers announced the session during his State of the State speech earlier this month and called for it to begin at noon on Tuesday.
DWD begins distributing $300 in additional unemployment payments
The additional Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments were made available through the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act, which extends some benefits originally passed in the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020.
GOP balks at Evers' special session on unemployment
Wisconsin Republicans have rejected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' call for a special legislative session next week to pass his plan to modernize the state's unemployment claims system.
Gov. Tony Evers calls for special legislative session to fix 'broken' unemployment system
Evers signed Executive Order #103 following his 2021 State of the State address.
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
It marked a decrease from the prior week.
DWD clears unemployment claim backlog
The Department of Workforce Development has cleared its months-long backlog of unemployment insurance claims.
Evers administration plans to simplify unemployment claims
The state Department of Workforce Development announced Monday that it's planning to simplify initial and weekly claim applications starting this spring to feature what the agency is calling “plain language” as much as possible.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 5% in November
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures on Thursday.
Audit cites problems leading to unemployment payment delays
A new audit shows that the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development was responsible for 11 of the 13 weeks it took, on average, to process unemployment claims filed since the coronavirus pandemic began.
DWD launches extended benefits program
Wisconsinites who have run through their regular employment insurance benefits and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation can now apply for extended benefits, which would provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment payment.
Another 778,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week
The recovery in the American job market is still painfully slow. Another 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Wisconsin unemployment increases to 5.7% in October
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures on Thursday. The state rate is below the national unemployment rate for October of 6.9%.
US hiring slows for 3rd month but jobless rate falls to 7.9%
America's employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
