The state of New York has announced a significant increase in its weekly unemployment benefits, raising the maximum amount from $504 to $869. This adjustment is particularly timely, as the federal ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Weekly rates for unemployment benefits in Michigan will be increasing in the new year. Starting Jan. 1, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits will rise to $530, an increase of $84 from the ...

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy. The ...

Losing a job can be stressful enough without wondering how much financial help you’ll actually receive. Unemployment benefits are designed to provide temporary income while you search for new work, ...

The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York is increasing, starting with payments issued the week of Oct. 13. The maximum benefit is set to rise from $504 to $869, according to Gov. Kathy ...