unemployment benefits

New applications for unemployment benefits drop to near a four-year low, government data show, providing further evidence that the U.S. recovery has gained some momentum.

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time in a month. But a measure of applications over the past month fell to a three-and-a-half-year low, an indication that hiring could pick up.

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week after three weeks of decline.

New claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 3-1/2 year low last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting the labor market recovery is gaining speed.

As President Obama urges Congress to act on renewing an extension to unemployment benefits, some are arguing that it’s a hindrance to the economy and discourages workers.

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, dropping below the key 400,000 level for the first time since early April.

For the last 12 years, a Virginia woman hasn't set foot in her office and has done zero work, yet she's been collecting an annual salary that has totaled more than $300,000.

Recently, the bookkeeping mistake was discovered and her payments were discontinued, but now she's filing for wrongful termination and unemployment benefits!

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting little improvement in the labor market.

Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remain stuck at a level that signals weak job growth.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, according to a government report on Thursday that could add to fears the labor market recovery has taken a step back.