unemployment

As New York businesses struggle to hire employees, New York lawmakers are considering enticing workers to apply for jobs with a "back to work" bonus.

Could you use $2000 a month? If the petition at change.org keeps gaining names that could become a reality.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is holding a hiring event this weekend and is looking to fill hundreds of positions across New York.

A new tool was introduced on Thursday to verify identification to fight identity theft-based unemployment fraud. The Department of Labor (DOL) says using source will also speed-up claims processing to give out benefits more efficiently.

After a rough 2020...we now may finally be seeing light at the end of the tunnel, but we have to get through Tax season first.

These changes update an antiquated system that often doesn't make any sense.

If you are still feeling the effects of the pandemic on your bank account, there could be some relief coming your way next week. $300 Lost Wages Payments are about to start in New York State.

For some people, the extra $600 unemployment benefit, that by the way is coming to an end, is a saving grace.

Looks like the $600 a week unemployment will end earlier than originally thought.

The Covid-19 pandemic led to record jobs lost in April sending the unemployment rate to its highest in nearly a century.

"Please hire me on a temporary basis to start, believe me when I tell you I'm qualified and please get back to me either way."
These are just a few of the favors Buffalo job seekers have been asking of Western New York Employers. What do you think the number one favor is?