#unemployment

Is it on Michigan's unemployment website?

US applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week. Filings fell by 3,000 to 209,000 for the week ending May 16. This figure is lower than analysts' forecasts. Layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainties. Inflation and global conflicts contribute to market instability.

https://www.telegraphherald.com/magazine-websites/biztimes/ap_wire/article_db770c85-a417-580b-b5a2-1e952919bbbc.html

Several U.S. states are experiencing increased unemployment. This trend occurs despite national economic resilience. Layoffs, slower hiring, and economic uncertainty contribute to the issue. Technology, manufacturing, and tourism sectors are particularly affected. California, New York, and Florida are among the impacted states.

https://www.mibolsillo.co/unemployment-is-rising-in-these-10-states--is-the-u.s.-job-market-starting-to-slow-down-t202605160034.html

I've been unemployed for months after being laid off and I'm starting to lose hope. I'm not sure what's worse, the rejection emails or the silence on the majority of applications I send out. I honest to goodness don't know how much longer I can keep doing this.

I've been unemployed since Cisco showed me the door in the last round and I'm starting to question everything. I see job postings everywhere, but I'm not sure any of them are real. I apply to five or six a day. I've done this for months. I've gotten maybe a handful of responses, all rejections. And every rejection is the same generic form letter. No feedback, no explanation, nothing that could help me improve. Just sorry, moving on with other candidates. If they're not actually hiring, just tell us. If I'm doing something wrong, tell me what it is. The silence and the mystery are making me crazy.

London, Ontario, now has Canada's highest unemployment rate. The region lost approximately 1,800 jobs in April. Nationally, Canada unexpectedly lost 17,700 jobs last month. Full-time positions decreased by over 46,000 nationwide. Economists view London's crisis as a warning for Canada's industrial economy.

https://easternherald.com/2026/05/10/canada-jobs-crisis-ontario-unemployment-surges/

Windsor's jobless rate decreased to 8.1 percent in April. This drop occurred despite 3,700 people leaving the labor market. Overall employment in the region fell by 2,400 individuals. However, Windsor-Essex added 2,600 manufacturing jobs. The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant's third shift contributed to this growth.

Windsor, Ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-jobless-numbers-april-2026-9.7193199

Canada's economy lost 18,000 jobs in April. The national unemployment rate rose to 6.9 percent. This marks a six-month high for joblessness. Full-time employment saw a net decline of 46,700 positions. The labor market continues to show signs of weakness.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-jobs-april-2026-9.7192292

In my experience unless you have someone higher-up actively advocating for you, this is often Cisco's legal way of pushing you out - the goals are usually vague enough that they can later say, u just didn’t meet expectations. Thanks for playing and now fu-k off.

If you genuinely believe it’s nonsense, start saving copies of anything that supports your performance such are emails, annual reviews, awards, praise from mgrs, anything showing you were doing well. once you’re let go, you will lose access to all of it, and things will become hard to find if you decde to challenge it legally. Also, if u end up using unemployment check whether your state offers a training or careerchange program near the end of your benefits. U usually only get to use it once so choose carefully. I used it as a stepping stone into a new career. Larned a lot at Cisco but it was an ugly divorce for me.

Anyone getting those furlough requests for the summer months yet? I have not heard of any so far, which is strange considering the layoffs. I am on the west coast. The next time it happens, and it will, I swear I am applying for unemployment and taking off the time in weekly chunks rather than one day here and there like I usually do.

4.3 percent. That is from Reuters.

• Did you receive any severance?
• Or were you asked to resign without severance?
• Were you able to qualify for unemployment (especially if you lived a long distance away, e.g., 100+ miles)?

I was impacted from the last layoffs, never been on unemployment before, how do you file, do you file and add severance package and PTO or do you not include that info reading online you don’t have to add that info in. I know it would not kick in till the 2 month being on the payroll .

A new House bill proposes changes to student loan forgiveness. H.R. 8475 would allow unemployment deferral months to count toward forgiveness. Currently, these months do not advance the forgiveness timeline. The bill aims to expedite relief for borrowers who lose their jobs. Representative Rosa DeLauro introduced the legislation with Democratic co-sponsors.

https://www.newsweek.com/student-loan-forgiveness-could-change-for-workers-hit-by-layoffs-11910112

Texas added nearly 47,000 nonfarm jobs in March. This marked a reversal from February's job losses. Mining, logging, and professional services saw notable gains. The state's unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%. This trend mirrored national job market improvements.

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/economy/article/texas-adds-jobs-march-bleak-february-22236672.php

This varies by state, but in my state (Ohio) severance pay is deductible income that will reduce unemployment benefits 1:1. Does anyone know if it's possible to negotiate having the severance assigned entirely to the week of separation so that we can begin collecting unemployment right away?

Oregon saw more than 14,000 jobs eliminated over two years. Major employers like Intel and Nike contributed to this surge. The rate of job cuts has notably decreased recently. Oregon's unemployment rate has stabilized at 5.2% for almost twelve months. Economists now seek increased hiring to further improve the labor market.

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/is-oregons-layoff-binge-over.html

I just can't cope with this job or this place anymore. I'm willing to take a lower-paid job elsewhere, even to risk being unemployed for a couple of months. I know it's a sh-tshow out there, and costs have been going up with no end in sight, but I can barely manage coming in every day. Burnout of the first degree.

What do you think that means after 13k rifs. More rifs!!!

Hi everyone, I was impacted in this round of layoffs. I'll spare everyone the s-b story but I was with the company for 15 years, which is almost my entire professional career, and it's my first time in this situation. I'd appreciate any advice

How do I know if my severance package is good? Should I get someone to review it even if it is good, just help me understand what the he-l all of the corporate jargon actually means?

When can I file for unemployment? Yesterday was my last day but that isn't my separation date. When I tried entering it, the unemployment site told me the separation date couldn't be in the future.

I would have been out of this place a year ago. But no luck so far. How many others are stuck just because they can't find anything else right now?

• Brad Jenkins was laid off from his technician job at Intel last year.
• He's been struggling to find work for the last six months.
• Jenkins, who's in his 60s, said the layoff has disrupted his retirement plans.

https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-employee-laid-off-job-in-sixties-unemployment-semiconductor-oregon-2026-4

Just got word from union rep appears they are offering a 10k buyout shortly to entice employees to quit instead of collecting whatever garbage unemployment is available. Sounds like another big wave of layoffs is in the future until the shareholders are satisfied. I encourage everyone to start looking for other employment while you can

First, if you were laid off or soon to be laid off, I’m sorry that it happened to you. Unfortunately it’s a sign of the times.

In 2024 the RIF happened to me, I’d like to offer a few few suggested next steps to guide some of you through this process. This is just one person‘s advice, so take it or leave it at your leisure.

1.) Take some time to process your feelings. You will be hurt and angry and a whole bunch of other feelings that you may think would never happen to you.

2.) write down as many projects and details as you can remember in a notebook. You’ll need this for resumes and interviews later. You’ll also be surprised at how much you tend to forget once you no longer are in the day today rat race.

3.) if you’re eligible, get to know about the unemployment insurance process. Note that you’ll have to make a appearance in person and get approved before they start your benefits. Also, this can only happen after your last day at Nike. Learn the process now and prepare accordingly. Know that unemployment payments are really not gonna amount to much, so don’t count on them helping you cover all of your bills.

3.) your severance will only be taxed around 20%. You think you’ll have hit a windfall, only to end up owing a bunch of taxes next year. Don’t spend it all and make sure to save some for taxes. In fact, if you plan to get another job this year, more than likely, you’ll end up owing taxes next year.

4.) brush up your résumé even if you don’t intend to get a job right away. That act of realigning your professional documentation will help you get your ducks in a row.

5.) start leveraging your network now, ensuring that you have a strong support system, as well as ideas of next roles.

6.) don’t get a job right away. Take some time to de-corporatize yourself and spend time with family and friends. Try not to blow your severance as you’ll be relying on this to help pay bills during the time you’re unemployed.

7.) stop reading this job board, it’s only gonna make you more depressed and angry. If you’ve been laid off, there’s nothing you can do about it…accept the situation and move on (somehow).

Good luck!

#POLYMARKET: 📰 🔗 ( LinkedIn ).

🚨 BREAKING: #Verizon CEO Dan Schulman says US unemployment will hit up to 30% in the next two to five years due to AI. Here's why:

Dan Schulman, who took over as #Verizon CEO last October, told the Wall Street Journal that #unemployment at that scale is his genuine forecast — not a warning, a projection.

Currently on Polymarket there's an 82% chance tech #layoffs will be up in 2026 in comparison to 2025 (447,000 layoffs).

He said manual laborers will eventually be replaced by humanoid robots and called on other CEOs to stop hedging and tell employees the truth. A month into his tenure, Schulman backed his words with action: a $20M fund to retrain 13,000 workers whose jobs Verizon expects AI to eliminate. He called it the first corporate fund specifically designed to address AI displacement, and said he intends to push other companies and the public sector to build similar programs.

The macro picture behind Schulman's warning is already taking shape. BCG published a report projecting that 50 to 55 percent of all US jobs will be materially impacted by AI in the coming years, with up to 15 percent wiped out entirely. Snap just laid off 16% of its workforce and cited AI as the reason smaller teams can now do the same work. The pattern is the same across industries: fewer people, faster output, AI as the justification. Most CEOs are framing this as efficiency. Schulman is calling it what it is. #ai #verizon #jobs 🔗 🤖

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ai-verizon-jobs-share-7452083223234281472-Ukfo?u

• Global tech layoffs have topped 80,000 in the last four months, and Tennessee has been affected despite its push to grow as a tech hub.
• Nashville workers were caught in major cuts, including Oracle’s 25,000 layoffs in March tied to AI infrastructure investment and Amazon’s 16,000 layoffs in January after earlier reductions.
• Experts say AI is not only driving workforce reductions but could also put downward pressure on pay for some tech roles.
  https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/tech/2026/04/20/tech-layoffs-tennessee-workforce-ai/89610365007

Georgia's labor force and total employment reached record highs in February. More than 5.4 million people are now working or actively seeking jobs. The state's unemployment rate sits at 3.6%, which is below the national average. However, overall job numbers dipped slightly for the second consecutive month. This indicates a cooling trend in sectors like construction and retail trade.

https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/16/georgia-workforce-hits-record-highs-amid-mixed-job-trends/

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week. Initial claims fell by 11,000 to 207,000. This marks the biggest one-week drop since February. The data suggests the labor market is stabilizing with limited layoffs. Continuing claims, however, rose to 1.82 million.

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/17/nation-world-news/us-jobless-claims-fall-to-207000-signaling-low-layoffs/

Weekly requests for unemployment aid dropped. The number decreased by 11,000 to 207,000. This figure remains consistent with recent years. The labor market shows a "low-hire, low-fire" trend. High inflation and elevated gas prices persist.

https://www.kaaltv.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-business/us-jobless-claims-fall-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-low-despite-global-economic-uncertainty/

The Western North Carolina Agriculture Center hosted a job fair. Over 100 employers met with jobseekers on April 16, 2026. North Carolina reports approximately 200,000 unemployed individuals as of January. One attendee, engineer Brett Bloomberg, was recently laid off. He emphasized the value of in-person connections over online searches.

Fletcher, N.C.

https://wlos.com/news/local/jobseekers-employers-western-north-carolina-agricultural-center-wnc-commerce-employment-reports-unemployment-community-buncombe-county

Emporia's jobless rate remained steady at 5.6 percent. This rate covers the period between January and February. Lyon County's unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.4 percent. These figures do not yet reflect recent company layoffs. The statewide jobless rate also held steady at 3.9 percent.

Emporia, Kansas

https://kvoe.com/2026/04/17/emporia-jobless-rate-holds-steady-between-january-and-february/

Midland's labor market remained consistent in February. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.3%. This rate was the lowest among all Texas metropolitan areas. No mass layoff notices were reported for the region. Midland added 400 nonfarm jobs during the month.

https://www.mrt.com/news/article/midland-tx-unemployment-rate-february-22212518.php

Illinois experienced only slight job growth last year. Its unemployment rate remained among the highest nationwide. In January, 319,000 Illinoisans sought work without success. The state added 7,900 jobs from January 2025 to January 2026. This 0.13% increase was below the national average.

Illinois

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-posted-slow-job-growth-last-year/

Any kind of severance or at least unemployment?

I dont think I will make it.

Fact's -

The Fed under Chairman Jerome Powell since January 2026 has printed an additional $125.0 Billion in currency to prop-up the U.S. economic-financial system.

Fed money printing over time since 2009 does add to the (current) U.S. National debt of $39.1 Trillion (and rising) with a (current) debt-to-GDP ratio of 124.87% (and rising).

Note - The U.S. taxpayer pays the Interest on the U.S. National debt (each year) to other Investors that finance it (U.S. based, Japan; China; etc.).

Interest paid on the U.S. National debt (just surpassed $1.02 Trillion a year per usdebtclock).

To think that the Unemployment rate approaching 15.0% through AI workforce disruption through 2027 (at least) wouldn't cause (Very significant) damage to the U.S. economy is ludicrous.

It (actually) easily could.

These are the facts.

When I tried to fill in the form online, there's a question:

Have you received, or do you expect to receive, any of the following payments since your last day of work?
There's an item:
Severance pay: Pay you received from your employer when you were fired or laid off.
And you if you click and select it, you need to provide the Total Amount of $, and From-date and End-date.

What should I input here? If I will get a package amounts to 8 weeks of pay, should I input from 04/10 to 06/05? Does it mean I cannot get any money until after 06/05?

A friend told me just don't select it and start getting the money now. Is it leagl?

If my separation date is April 10th, can I start applying for it now? Or do I need to wait till get the lump sum payment? (in the doc, it says it'll be coming within 3 weeks after separation date).

Canadian employment experienced minor growth in March 2026, marking the best Labour Force Survey of the year. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7%. Statistics Canada data indicates that weak hiring is the primary issue, not widespread layoffs. The layoff rate in March was 0.6%, comparable to pre-pandemic averages. Average hourly wages increased by 4.7%, but this growth is largely due to shifts in employment composition.

https://betterdwelling.com/canadians-face-fewer-layoffs-than-normal-but-good-luck-finding-a-job/

Arizona's job market remains under pressure. The state shed 19,400 jobs over the past year. Its unemployment rate reached 4.5% in January. This figure surpassed the national rate of 4.3%. It is the first time Arizona's rate exceeded the national average in 30 months.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/jobs/2026/04/07/arizona-unemployment-tops-us-average-mass-layoffs-march/89485208007/

Any kind of severance or at least unemployment?