Articles tagged as: unemployment
July 14, 2021
When Federal Unemployment Benefits Return, Eligible Hoosiers Can Expect Back Pay
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is reopening federal benefits Friday. The agency also confirmed it plans to make up payments people would have received last month if they were still eligible for assistance.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021
Court Of Appeals Upholds Emergency Court Order To Restart Federal Unemployment
After weeks of legal filings, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development says it estimates federal benefits to be available again starting July 16.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
Indiana Delays Unemployment Benefits Despite Judge's Ruling
Attorneys for the state maintain Indiana can’t continue paying out the benefits because the state has already ended its agreement with the federal government to administer the federal programs.
Read MoreJune 25, 2021
Jobless Rate Increases Slightly In May, But Labor Force Improves
Although the number of unemployed Hoosiers rose, so did the number of people with jobs or looking for work.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
Indiana Judge To Make Decision 'Soon' On Federal Unemployment Benefits
Indiana may be forced to reinstate federal unemployment benefits following a hearing in Superior Court on Wednesday where groups argued for an emergency injunction to stop the state from ending those benefits.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Lawsuit Against Indiana Seeks To Keep Federal Unemployment Benefits Around
Indiana legal groups said the state is violating its own law which says it must give citizens all rights and benefits of federal laws.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
Work Search Requirements Restart This Week For Unemployed Hoosiers
The requirements are normal, but were waived for more than a year as a form of pandemic relief.
Read MoreMay 24, 2021
Indiana Union Calls Governor's Unemployment Decision 'Cruel'
The Indiana AFL-CIO is criticizing Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to withdraw the state from federal programs providing an extra $300 in weekly payments to unemployed workers and expanded jobless benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMay 24, 2021
Indiana's April Unemployment Numbers Show Little Change From March
The data is preliminary, but may show a slight slowing in economic recovery from the ongoing pandemic.
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