unemployment benefits

A Virginia man is fighting to hang on to $9,000 in unemployment benefits that the state gave him when his compressor plant closed in 2018

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers

Enhanced unemployment benefits have ended for millions of Americans. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains where you can still get help if you need it.

On Monday, the weekly jobless benefit boost will end and the federal eviction moratorium already ended, leaving many Americans concerned about how they will handle the effects of the pandemic.

Maryland’s labor secretary testified Monday that federal enhanced unemployment benefits will continue at least through August during a hearing related to lawsuits seeking the continuation of the benefits

Several states, including Maryland, are opting out of extra benefits before September. But a judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring Maryland to keep the extra benefits in place. News4’s Tracee Wilkins explains what it means for people who depend on that money.

Maryland residents who are out of work have filed a class-action lawsuit to block the state’s decision to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits next week

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is looking for ways to create new jobs as some unemployment benefits will be running out in a few months.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is looking for ways to create new jobs as some unemployment benefits will be running out in a few months.

Maryland will end enhanced federal unemployment benefits starting next month, including payments of an extra $300 per week, the governor announced.  Starting July 3, Maryland will opt out of federal programs created to help Americans during the pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan said. He cited job growth, the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and employers’ trouble hiring staff.   “While these federal…

U.S. employers posted a record number of available jobs in March, illustrating starkly the desperation of businesses seeking to find new workers as the economy expands

States are pushing the unemployed to return to work to help businesses large and small find the workers they need to emerge from the COVID-19 recession.

A Northern California woman who acknowledged using U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s name and Social Security number to receive $21,000 in pandemic-related assistance pleaded guilty Monday to stealing unemployment benefits.

It’s unclear how long the outage will last. As seen on NBC Washington on April 4, 2021.

The D.C. unemployment website was undergoing maintenance Sunday, leaving residents unable to file their weekly certifications and receive benefits this week.

D.C. officials ask people to call 202-724-7000 if they need help filing their claims.

The $1.9 trillion federal pandemic relief package is expected to make its way through the House and hit President Joe Biden’s desk soon. It includes plans for direct payments to most Americans, aid to small businesses, financial help for schools and much more to help the country recover from the financial ravages of the pandemic. But when will the benefits...

In Monday’s White House press briefing, White House press secretary Jen Psaki urged Congress to act on the American Rescue Plan, noting that 11 million stand to lose unemployment benefits on March 14. Psaki also said that nearly 1 million households on unemployment insurance report that their children aren’t eating enough, and 1.5 million or more are behind on their...

More unemployment insurance is available for some workers who had multiple jobs and lost one. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Thousands of D.C. residents who have been out of work for months due to the pandemic are still waiting to receive their unemployment checks. News4’s Mark Segraves explains how Mayor Muriel Bowser is spending $11 million to get the problem fixed.