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.
Kudlow on new stimulus package

Next Stimulus Package Should Not Include Enhanced Unemployment Benefits, WH Economic Adviser Says

White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow says he agrees that the economy needs another round of stimulus package.
Second Stimulus Checks: Is the Congressional Leadership Prioritizing Politics Over U.S. Economy?

Second Stimulus Checks: Is the Congressional Leadership Prioritizing Politics Over U.S. Economy?

Hopes for the second stimulus checks before the November 3 General Election are all but dashed as the Republicans and Democrats leaders are on a standoff in passing a second COVID-19 relief package.
Florida Unemployment benefits

Florida to Apply for Unemployment Benefits, 33rd State to Do So

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida would apply for U.S. President Donald Trump's enhanced unemployment benefits, making it the 33rd state do so.
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces He Will Sign Moratorium On Executions In California

Newsom: $400 Unemployment Plan Won’t Work in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state would face "massive" budget cuts if it goes through with President Donald Trump's unemployment plan.
President Trump Signs Bills That Nullify Measures Put In Place During Obama Presidency

Trump Orders $400 Boost to Jobless Benefits

President Donald Trump signed an executive action Saturday to extend the enhanced jobless benefit at a lower amount of $400.
Trump Meets With Cabinet Members, Members Of Congress On Stimulus Payments

Second Stimulus Check: What Should Americans Expect Following Trump Negotiations?

The president met with Republican senators to discuss proposals for the next coronavirus relief bill, including payroll tax cuts, stimulus checks, and unemployment benefits.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall To Near Six-Year Low

The $600 Unemployment Benefits End This Week. Would There Be More?

The federal payments aided millions of Americans who lost their jobs or have been furloughed due to the lockdown.

How do You Know if You are Eligible for Florida’s Federal Pandemic Benefits?

Florida citizens may qualify for a maximum amount of "$275 + $600 in weekly benefits." The latter-mentioned additional amount applies to the weeks of being unemployed from March 29.
Hacker

Federal Authorities Find Evidence of Hackers Stealing Millions of Dollars Meant For Unemployed American

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a well-organized fraud ring suspected of siphoning millions of dollars from the nation's unemployment system.
Florida unemployment claim payment

Florida Ranked Slowest State to Process Unemployment Claims

In Florida, hundreds of thousands applied for unemployment benefits. Only a small fraction, however, are receiving their payments.
FILE PHOTO: An employee counts U.S. dollar notes at a money changer in Jakarta January 27, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stimulus Checks and Unemployment Benefits Explained

Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about what is included in the new coronavirus bill.
A person sweeps outside the entrance of the New York State Department of Labor offices,

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.

US Unemployment Benefits Claims Drop 14,000, But Latino-Populated States See Increase in Initial Claims

The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its unemployment benefits claims for August, and while some states saw increases in initial claims, the overall seasonally adjusted figure dropped.
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