Economy: Unemployment rates in U.S. continue to decrease
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Despite high inflation and the threat of recession, new unemployment claims in the United States decreased slightly week-over-week on October 24.
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Virginia’s unemployment rate change is eighth best in U.S.
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WalletHub released its updated rankings on Changes in Unemployment Rate by State with September 2022 data.
Unemployment continues to decline in Virginia, increase across U.S.
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The Virginia Employment Commission announced last week that the number of initial unemployment claims fell again to 482, remaining at a historic low level.
How has the unemployment rate changed by city in America?
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WalletHub’s recent report records Changes in Unemployment Rate by City, as a follow-up to its report on the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most.
Virginia weekly initial unemployment claims fall to historic low
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The week ending September 24, 2022 in Virginia saw initial unemployment claims fall to 953.
Hampton gang member sentenced in COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud case
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A Hampton man was sentenced last week to 27 months in prison for a fraud scheme to obtain unemployment benefits made available because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia’s August unemployment fell to 2.6 percent, remains below national rate
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Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent in August, a 1 percent decrease from August 2021.
Unemployment claims dropped last week: More jobs remain open than unemployed seeking work
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Amid high inflation and fears of a recession, new unemployment claims dropped by 2.6 percent on August 29.
Continued Virginia unemployment claims at highest level since end of 2021
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The Virginia Employment Commission announced Thursday that the number of continued unemployment claims was essentially unchanged, holding at their highest level since the end of 2021, during the most recent filing week.
Virginians continue to struggle with unemployment backlog and concerns
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Virginia’s job openings rate was 7.4 percent in June, but this is little comfort for Virginians still waiting to receive benefits from the Virginia Employment Commission.
