The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low last week, pointing to stable ...

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell to a seven-week low last week, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless ...

Extended unemployment benefits support those who’ve used up regular aid during high joblessness. Learn how they work, who qualifies, and key details from the U.S. Department of Labor ...

Of unemployment applicants who didn’t receive benefits, 51% experienced hunger, 40% struggled to pay their rent or mortgage and 37% had a hard time paying medical bills, according to the survey.

Unemployment benefits are run by the federal government and the state where you live and work. They are meant to offer short-term help for those unemployed and searching for a new role.

An extension of jobless benefits is triggered under state law when the unemployment rate in any of the commonwealth's seven metropolitan statistical areas exceeds a 5.1% threshold, measured across ...