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But Iowa still sees a drop in new and continuing applications
Over 30 employers are expected at the Corridor Career Fair this Thursday at NewBo City Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. with a variety of roles and positions available to local job seekers.
A new report from immigration advocacy groups shows high levels of unemployment among immigrant workers.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that the surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant has yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
Iowa sees second consecutive week in rise of new claims
The next Iowa Ideas In-Depth Week is September 20th- September 24th, covering Iowa’s workforce and how it’s been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to cut off enhanced unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of residents violated state law and asks a court to reinstate their eligibility.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low — the latest sign that America's job market is rebounding from the pandemic recession as employers boost hiring to meet a surge in consumer demand.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week.
Axis U is hoping to be a game changer when it comes to job placement, especially for those candidates who don’t have a college education. Its founder will speak as part of 1 Million Cups event.
Americans who lost their jobs before April 1 have 60 days from the date their employer notified them of the COBRA subsidy to sign up for it — that’s July 31 if their employer notified them at the end of May.
Nationwide jobless claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week, while Iowa saw decreases in both new and continuing claims.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week from the lowest point of the pandemic. But Iowa’s new claims were down for the first time in five weeks.
