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Initial unemployment benefit filings decreased in Georgia last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims fell to 4,470 for the week ending January 31. This was a decrease from 4,637 claims the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims increased to 231,000 last week.
https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2026/02/07/unemployment-numbers/88526868007/
North Carolina saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. Claims rose to 3,404 for the week ending January 31. This was up from 3,294 claims the previous week. National unemployment claims also increased last week.
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2026/02/07/unemployment-numbers/88527060007/
Louisiana saw a drop in initial jobless claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor released this information. New claims totaled 1,107 for the week. This number was lower than 1,400 from the prior week. National unemployment claims increased to 231,000.
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2026/02/06/unemployment-numbers/88526921007/
Initial unemployment claims in Indiana rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase. New jobless claims reached 3,741 for the week ending January 31. This was an increase from 3,186 the previous week.
https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2026/02/08/unemployment-numbers/88526902007/
Initial unemployment claims in Delaware rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase on February 5. New jobless claims in Delaware reached 458 for the week ending January 31. This was an increase from 327 claims the previous week.
Ride lasted for 10 yrs.
One thing is clear - you have to be your own boss, companies don't care(rightly so) about you, only the bottom line.
Enhance your skills, take up part time gig(let this be a wake up call)
Am back on unemployment line for 12 weeks(earlier was 36 weeks - Thanks Rick Scott for sc--wing that) and last week 60K workers were laid off across the US so will be joining them in searching for next job.
They are waiting for employer verification info. Haven't been issued a single payment and don't see any VZ contact info in the package regarding a contact for this specific issue. I've emailed VZ HR several times without response. Anybody else running into this or have a different contact? Monday I'll start making calls. Not desperate here but it would be nice to be getting the $$$ back from the system I've paid into for decades.
Many are wondering why the company layoffs are being done incrementally and not all at once or in large batch mode. The answer lies in the incentives the bank receives to operate this way. Let me explain.
What Is SUI?
State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) is a tax employers pay to fund unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Every employer pays it — but not at the same rate.
Why the Rate Changes
States use an experience rating system.
This means your employer’s tax rate goes up or down based on how many former employees file unemployment claims.
The rate can vary dramatically. In some states, employers with few layoffs pay almost nothing, while employers with heavy layoffs pay 10x or more.
How Layoffs Trigger Higher Costs
When a company lays off employees:
For large employers, this can mean millions of dollars in additional annual taxes.
Why Companies Try to Avoid “Layoffs”
Because layoffs increase their tax rate, companies have a financial incentive to avoid anything that triggers an unemployment claim. This is why employees often see:
These tactics shift the separation from employer‑initiated to employee‑initiated, which avoids unemployment claims and keeps the SUI tax rate low.
Why This Matters
Understanding this system helps employees recognize:
This isn’t about conspiracy — it’s about incentives.
And incentives shape behavior that drives our illustrious culture.
Initial unemployment benefit filings in South Carolina decreased last week. The U.S. Labor Department reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims in the state fell to 1,970. This was down from 4,170 claims the previous week.
https://www.blufftontoday.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413633007/
Initial unemployment filings in Indiana decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. New jobless claims fell to 3,203 in the week ending January 24. This was down from 3,789 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also dropped to 209,000.
https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2026/02/01/unemployment-numbers/88413431007/
Seven Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices in January, affecting 366 workers. The state's unemployment rate remained low at 3.1%. Economists observed a general slowdown in hiring activity. Retirements are a major factor contributing to the labor force decline. Manufacturing jobs decreased, but the construction sector saw an increase.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/02/02/bank-first-united-piston-ring-tekni-plex-and-other-lay-off-workers/88433940007/
Virginia saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The Labor Department released this information. Claims totaled 3,693 for the period ending January 24. This number rose from 2,895 claims reported previously. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims saw a slight decrease.
https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2026/01/30/unemployment-numbers/88413664007/
Vermont's initial weekly unemployment claims decreased last week. The Vermont Department of Labor reported 416 new claims for January 24, 2026. These new claims are now at typical seasonal levels. However, total ongoing claims remain high at 4,330. Manufacturing, service, and construction sectors saw shifts in claim percentages.
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/january/30/weekly-unemployment-claims-fall-usual-seasonal-levels
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Oklahoma rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase. New jobless claims reached 2,382 for the week ending January 24. This was an increase from 1,564 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims decreased to 209,000.
https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/news/2026/02/01/unemployment-numbers/88413598007/
Initial unemployment benefit filings in Ohio decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this decline on Thursday. New jobless claims in Ohio fell to 6,773 for the week ending January 24. This was down from 6,847 claims the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also dropped to 209,000.
https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413597007/
Start looking for your next role today, but do not quit. The market is absolutely awful, worse than it looks from the inside. I was laid off and with twenty years in the field, it still took me forever to land something new. Being unemployed puts you at a huge disadvantage from the start. Keep your current seat warm until you've secured another one.
North Carolina saw a decline in initial unemployment benefit filings last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims in the state fell to 3,224. This figure is down from 3,930 the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also decreased to 209,000.
https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413557007
Montana saw a drop in initial unemployment claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor released this data. Claims fell to 929 for the week ending January 24. This number was down from 1,059 the prior week. National unemployment claims also decreased slightly.
https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2026/01/31/unemployment-numbers/88413498007/
For those who were laid off, condolences. Don't sign anything without examining it carefully or, if you think appropriate, have an attorney review it. For those with long careers, please invoke the Rule of 70 when discussing your severance. It has to do with compensating tenured employees close to retirement age. Whether they honor it or not, it will give them something to consider if it keeps coming up. Be kind to yourselves. When reviewing your resume, make sure that it is in an ATS friendly format, this will make sure that any AI tools being used to filter resumes will see it and forward it for review. Apply for unemployment too. Remember, none of this was your fault. It will continue to happen to those still left on the field. It ain't over.
Connecticut’s unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in December. This represents a 0.2% rise from the previous month. Payroll jobs also declined by an estimated 500 in December. The state's labor force dropped by 20,000 workers over six months. Republican lawmakers criticized the state's economic growth and affordability.
https://www.courant.com/2026/01/26/connecticuts-unemployment-rate-rises-hundreds-lost-jobs-in-december/
I’ve been unemployed for 11 months, and watching people I know announce new jobs or promotions makes me feel smaller every time... I want to feel happy for them, but instead I’m left with envy, frustration, and a quiet sadness that doesn’t really go away.
I’m in my mid-30s with no job, no partner, no kids, and it makes me feel stuck, behind... honestly undesirable. The job market is broken. I’ve done the applications... the final-round interviews, the books, the videos, the advice threads --- and none of it has paid off. i’ve come close more times than I can count... and only to see someone else eventually land the role. I can’t ignore the thought that not being white may be part of it.
If you were stuck here this long and still made it out, what actually helped?
I haven’t given up but i am sooo tired
The U.S. unemployment rate reached 4.6% by December 2025. Total layoffs for 2025 surpassed one million, marking the highest number since 2020. Artificial intelligence adoption and company restructuring contributed to these widespread job cuts. Additionally, Department of Government Efficiency cuts led to 300,000 layoffs. Twelve major metropolitan areas experienced significant unemployment rate increases between July 2024 and July 2025.
https://localnews8.com/stacker-money/2026/01/25/layoffs-are-rising-heres-where-americans-are-experiencing-the-most-job-disruption/
*S Labor Department Reports Jobless Claims Remain Low at 200,000
by MSN News:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/us-jobless-claims-steady-at-200000-in-sign-of-low-layoffs/ar-AA1UK1Gb
US initial jobless claims rose slightly to 200,000 last week. This figure, for the week ended January 17, indicates a labor market with limited layoffs. The four-week moving average of new applications fell to a two-year low of 201,500. Continuing claims also dropped to 1.85 million, the lowest since November. Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to maintain current interest rates next week.
The number of workers in Wisconsin fell by nearly 67,000. Wisconsin's unemployment rate held at 3.1% for December. This workforce reduction significantly impacts the state's economy. Demographic shifts, like aging baby boomers, contribute to the reduction. The state's participation rate for its workforce reached 64.2%.
https://www.aol.com/news/wisconsin-unemployment-remains-steady-number-193800515.html
https://www.journalstandard.com/story/news/2026/01/23/unemployment-numbers/88299794007/
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois decreased last week. The Labor Department reported this data on Thursday. Illinois saw 10,542 new jobless claims by January 17. This number was lower than the 12,733 claims from the previous week. Across the U.S., total claims for unemployment reached 200,000 last week.
Missouri Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Department Reports
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Missouri decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this decline. New jobless claims fell to 4,871 for the week ending January 17. This was a drop from 7,306 claims the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims slightly rose to 200,000.
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/business/2026/01/23/missouri-unemployment-claims-declined-last-week/88299917007/
The U.S. unemployment rate has risen to 4.6% since early 2025. Total layoffs reached one million in 2025, the highest since 2020. Artificial intelligence and company restructuring are major causes for these job cuts. PeopleFinders and Stacker identified 12 large metro areas with significant unemployment rate increases. Cleveland, Ohio, saw the highest increase, rising 0.8% between July 2024 and July 2025.
https://keyt.com/news/money-and-business/stacker-money/2026/01/24/layoffs-are-rising-heres-where-americans-are-experiencing-the-most-job-disruption/
Zimmer Biomet Begins Global Layoffs
Zimmer Biomet is conducting layoffs. The company makes orthopedic products. Most affected employees are located outside of Warsaw. The company aims to align resources with business priorities. Zimmer Biomet will assist impacted workers with employment transition.
https://wsbt.com/news/local/layoffs-underway-warsaw-based-zimmer-biomet-people-losing-lost-jobs-unemployed-unemployment-warsaw-laid-off-warn-notice-workers
Any details if they got any severance / layoff / unemployment packages. Or where they outright fired since they were warned by Lumen that not taking their "similar job offers" with ATT would end this way. Will they have any recourse, has there been more than just AZ.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/tech-layoffs-drive-seattle-area-unemployment-above-5-5296
The benefits book severance section confuses me. It makes it sound like Wells Fargo will adjust or reduce your severance payment amount if you also collect unemployment. Does anybody know for sure? I’m in Oregon.
This week it is official, I will be unemployed for the first time in my life. I've sent out a few applications but I'm nervous. December crew- how did the timing work for vacation payouts and severance, have you gotten your money yet?
Job market is tough but if we don’t relocate can I apply for unemployment? What are my options? I’ve been looking for awhile but no luck.
I was just denied unemployment in Florida cause of the severance I was always told we could still get unemployment
With everything that's been happening I've been looking and applying like crazy for a couple of months and all I'm getting is complete silence in return. I don't remember it being this bad even at the start of the pandemic. To say I'm worried would be an understatement.
1) If you say NO. Will submit before March 4.
They will hold you until 6mos just like what they did to the CSO folks. Basically, they do nothing getting paid. Wait until you get released so you can get the severance and can file unemployment to the state as you are marked being surplussed.
If you accepted a new job in between 6mos. That is consider a resignation.
2) if you say YES and no plan to drive on the new location - you will get terminated. State unemployment will not be an option.
The (2) contributors for a Major recession when they do (and have) happened during U.S. economic-financial history are Unemployment, and a Major Downturn in consumer spending; currently (70%) of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as shown in the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures Index).
2025 - Worst year of job growth since 2020, just reported.
2025 - Worst year of layoffs since 2020 (1.17 million), just reported.
2025 - The seven (7) U.S. debt bubbles at the highest level in U.S. history with (all of them) at (record) levels, just reported.
The (7) Debt bubbles - Household spending, mortgage loans; credit card debt, automotive loans; student loans, stock purchase financing; and finally the U.S. National debt.
The U.S. National debt (currently) is at $38.6 Trillion (and rising) with Interest paid per year by U.S. taxpayers at $968.0 Billion to outside Investors who finance it per usdebtclock.
Currently (skewed) U.S. GDP (positive data) is from AI corporate infrastructure spending, and higher income household spending.
Both of those things will (not if) revert Downwards over time impacting U.S. GDP negatively.
Note - The stock market, and U.S. economy are (not) the same thing.
It is called Divergence that (currently) exists between them (for now).
The (2) contributors for a Major recession when they do (and have) happened during U.S. economic-financial history are Unemployment, and a Major Downturn in consumer spending; currently (70%) of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as shown in the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures Index).
2025 - Worst year of job growth since 2020, just reported.
2025 - Worst year of layoffs since 2020 (1.17 million), just reported.
2025 - The seven (7) U.S. debt bubbles at the highest level in U.S. history with (all of them) at (record) levels, just reported.
The (7) Debt bubbles - Household spending, mortgage loans; credit card debt, automotive loans; student loans, stock purchase financing; and finally the U.S. National debt.
The U.S. National debt (currently) is at $38.6 Trillion (and rising) with Interest paid per year by U.S. taxpayers at $968.0 Billion to outside Investors who finance it per usdebtclock.
Currently (skewed) U.S. GDP (positive data) is from AI corporate infrastructure spending, and higher income household spending.
Both of those things will (not if) revert Downwards over time impacting U.S. GDP negatively.
Note - The stock market, and U.S. economy are (not) the same thing.
It is called Divergence that (currently) exists between them (for now).
It amazes me that (some) employees at Charles Schwab do (not) even understand basic U.S. economics -
The (2) contributors for a Major recession when they do (and have) happened during U.S. economic-financial history are Unemployment, and a Major Downturn in consumer spending; currently (70%) of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as shown in the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures Index).
2025 - Worst year of job growth since 2020, just reported.
2025 - Worst year of layoffs since 2020 (1.17 million), just reported.
2025 - The seven (7) U.S. debt bubbles at the highest level in U.S. history with (all of them) at (record) levels, just reported.
The (7) Debt bubbles - Household spending, mortgage loans; credit card debt, automotive loans; student loans, stock purchase financing; and finally the U.S. National debt.
The U.S. National debt (currently) is at $38.6 Trillion (and rising) with Interest paid per year by U.S. taxpayers at $968.0 Billion to outside Investors who finance it per usdebtclock.
Currently (skewed) U.S. GDP (positive data) is from AI corporate infrastructure spending, and higher income household spending.
Both of those things will (not if) revert Downwards over time impacting U.S. GDP negatively.
Note - The stock market, and U.S. economy are (not) the same thing.
It is called Divergence that (currently) exists between them (for now).