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Unemployment insurance payments are slower to arrive after COVID-19. See how your state compares.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoShortly after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the jobless rate in the U.S. skyrocketed. The...
COVID unemployment surge led to $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois – including fraud
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSPRINGFIELD – Illinois overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5.2 billion during the first...
Can workers who quit their job in Illinois get unemployment? Why you could collect
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo Finance· 2 weeks agoThe metro-east’s unemployment rate is up slightly compared to last year, according to the Illinois...
State paid at least $5.2 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims during pandemic,...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoThe state agency that distributes unemployment benefits paid out more than $5 billion in fraudulent...
Gov. Pritzker announces plan to clear unemployment insurance debt
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJoined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday an agreement to rid...
Striking Workers Could Soon Qualify For Unemployment Benefits
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMany workers who go on strike could soon gain a new bit of leverage against their employers:...
Long-awaited COVID relief arrives for Rockford-area restaurants
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 3 months agoHelp is on the way for Rockford-area restaurants that have been struggling to pay skyrocketing...
Massachusetts has one of highest rates of unemployment claims in US. See where MA ranks
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo Finance· 2 weeks agoA newly released study has placed Massachusetts among the top 10 states with the highest number of...
Illinois lawmakers pass measure limiting state investment in Russian assets
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Illinois House gave final passage Wednesday to a bill aimed at prohibiting state investment in...
An autoworker's guide to determine eligibility for jobless benefits during the strike
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoAs the United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit Three automakers continues, its impact extends...