Layoffs

US jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals
By Christopher Rugaber Jun. 24, 2021 08:39 AM EDT
Georgia moves to further crimp jobless aid later this month
By Jeff Amy Jun. 10, 2021 04:23 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment...

US businesses struggle to fill jobs even as hiring picks up
By Christopher Rugaber Jun. 04, 2021 12:01 AM EDT
Layoffs at Rhode Island factory as demand for N95 masks ebbs
May. 26, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island factory once praised by former President Donald Trump for ramping up production of N95 face masks in the early days of...

US jobless claims fall to 473K as more GOP governors bar aid
By Christopher Rugaber May. 13, 2021 08:39 AM EDT
Becker College laying off 329 as it prepares to close
May. 02, 2021 09:14 AM EDT
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The Worcester-based Becker College is planning to lay off 329 employees when it closes at the end of the academic year.
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US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum
By Martin Crutsinger And Paul Wiseman Apr. 29, 2021 08:36 AM EDT

US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low
By Christopher Rugaber Apr. 22, 2021 08:40 AM EDT

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs
By Paul Wiseman Apr. 08, 2021 08:37 AM EDT
US jobless claims rise to 744,000 as some employers keep cutting jobs amid pandemic
Apr. 08, 2021 08:32 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims rise to 744,000 as some employers keep cutting jobs amid pandemic.
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US jobless claims rise to 719K as virus still forces layoffs
By Paul Wiseman Apr. 01, 2021 08:38 AM EDT
US jobless claims rise to 719,000 as some employers keep cutting jobs amid pandemic
Apr. 01, 2021 08:32 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims rise to 719,000 as some employers keep cutting jobs amid pandemic.
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Arizona school district lays off workers amid low enrollment
Mar. 30, 2021 01:51 PM EDT
GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — A metro Phoenix school district has laid off 152 teachers and other employees next year, citing low student enrollment amid the...

US jobless claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
By Paul Wiseman Mar. 18, 2021 08:41 AM EDT
Hawaii governor: No furloughs thanks to new virus relief
By Audrey Mcavoy Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii won't need to furlough or lay off workers because the state will be receiving more financial help from the federal coronavirus relief...

From job cuts to online commerce, virus reshaped US economy
By Christopher Rugaber Mar. 11, 2021 04:36 PM EST
Emails show Georgia dorm contractor cut maintenance
By Jeff Amy Mar. 11, 2021 04:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Emails obtained by a campus workers' group show that a contractor who runs dormitories at eight public universities in Georgia laid off workers...

Job openings rise, layoffs fall as pandemic economy mends
By Christopher Rugaber Mar. 11, 2021 10:39 AM EST