Pa. Department Of Labor And Industry Brings In 70 Extra Employees To Help With Large Volume Of Unemployment Claims
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is currently down.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is currently down.
Some extra money is coming to those on unemployment.
Workers who have lost their jobs paint a dire picture while still waiting for unemployment benefits.
Nearly 700,000 people in Ohio filed for unemployment in the last three weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake the economy.
Roughly 1-in-10 workers have lost their job in just the past three weeks.
Last week's claims vaulted Pennsylvania past 1 million jobless claims since the coronavirus began taking a severe toll on the economy in mid-March.
For a second straight week, a record number of Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
Today we got a clearer idea of how many people across Pennsylvania have lost their jobs during this pandemic.
The number of jobless claims in the United States hit 3.3 million, quadrupling the previous record from 1982.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has activated the Ohio National Guard to ensure needy communities receive food.
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate ticked up in October for the second straight month, even as payrolls and the labor force hit record highs.
The job report for the month of April with unemployment at a record low in the state.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in February to the lowest rate since 1976, which is as far back as the state's records go.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in January to a nearly two-decade low, as the pool of job-seekers grew and payrolls shrank slightly.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest level since December 1969.
Pennsylvania's payrolls crept to another record high in April, while the unemployment rate inched down to a post-recession low as the labor pool shrank.
According to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers were advertising openings for 6.55 million positions in March. The May 8 release adds that 6.59 million Americans were unemployed at that time
US employers went on a hiring binge last month, adding 313,000 jobs, the most since July 2016, and drawing hundreds of thousands of people into the job market.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped in October to a new post-recession low, although the labor force, employment and payrolls all shrank during the month.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remained unchanged for a second straight month in July, even as payrolls hit a record high.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation to flush $15 million into a chaotic state unemployment compensation system that's forcing the jobless to wait longer to get questions answered or benefits checks.
The Senate Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to authorize $15 million to at least temporarily alleviate long delays for people calling to apply for benefits.
Legislation heading to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would free up $15 million to improve service in the state's unemployment compensation centers.
Layoffs at unemployment service centers across the state are causing real problems for people trying to claim their benefits.
A 75-year-old woman in Ohio was mauled to death by her neighbor's pigs, authorities said.
A Pittsburgh man who had been missing for more than a month has been found dead, police said.
Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying 'I'm sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this," as he talked about evacuating. "One day you're swimming in the pool and the next day it's all gone," he said.
here's been a lot of snow but not enough sleds for a group of friends in New Kensington.
Christine Sheller was born and raised in West Chester but now calls Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley home.
A 75-year-old woman in Ohio was mauled to death by her neighbor's pigs, authorities said.
A Pittsburgh man who had been missing for more than a month has been found dead, police said.
Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying 'I'm sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this," as he talked about evacuating. "One day you're swimming in the pool and the next day it's all gone," he said.
here's been a lot of snow but not enough sleds for a group of friends in New Kensington.
Christine Sheller was born and raised in West Chester but now calls Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley home.
Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco is stepping down to work for Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick.
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Two men said thieves drained the money from their SNAP benefits cards before they had a chance to head to the grocery store.
If you've been left with a layer of ice, it can make for a difficult approach, so KDKA's John Shumway is here with some suggestions.
KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains what you need to research before agreeing to pay up.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Frankie, a lovable pup who spent 538 days at the Butler County Humane Society, has finally found his forever family.
This week's Waiting Child is Liam.
Katie and Rania were back in the kitchen for a new series, Recipes from Greece! Rania shared a page from her cookbook and shared her Greek heritage.
Our certified life coach, Marlene Boas, joined us with her must-know tips on being a grandparent in today's world.
A local business is turning your most cherished flowers into lasting keepsakes. In the latest Katie O' on the Go, Katie O'Malley checked out the White Jasmine Lab in Pittsburgh.
KDKA Investigates has uncovered years of neglect by a company that owns dozens of complexes across the country.
A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
Two men said thieves drained the money from their SNAP benefits cards before they had a chance to head to the grocery store.
KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains what you need to research before agreeing to pay up.
KDKA Investigates reviewed hundreds of arraignment decisions of district judges who ran on platforms of not imposing cash bail.
Carbon monoxide can be a silent killer and with temperatures falling, here's how you can keep your home safe.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Today, according to the American Lung Association, is a good day to skip the elevator and take the stairs!
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell and special teamer Miles Killebrew were voted to the NFL Players Association annual All-Pro team.
Veale was part of the Pirates 1971 World Series-winning team and still remains second all-time in team strikeouts.
The two Pittsburgh-based teams haven't faced one another since 1939.
KJ Lewis scored a career-high 21 points and Arizona beat No. 21 West Virginia 75-56.
Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout and the Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Nippon's vice chairman is sitting down with multiple mayors in the Mon Valley, trying to determine what to do next.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
Nippon Steel is making a new proposal to the Biden administration as it continues its bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson was posthumously awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Arts Festival is returning for its 66th year, but it'll look a little different this summer.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
These are some of the best mullets and moments from the Pennsylvania Farm Show's under 5 category.
There's been a lot of snow but not enough sleds for a group of friends in New Kensington. So the young and eager entrepreneurs singled out a solution, and in doing so, they also found an appreciative neighbor with a generous heart. KDKA-TV's Erica Mokay reports.
On this Wet Your Whistle Wednesday, we're featuring mugs made by local artist B. Cramer Clay.
KDKA Investigates has uncovered years of neglect by a company that owns dozens of complexes across the country.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
