California lost 5,500 jobs in October, bringing unemployment rate to 5.4%
The overall U.S. unemployment rate is hovering at a historically low 4.1%.
New jobs blow away experts' forecasts
Though the vast majority of economists and analysts saw the U.S. gaining about 144,000 new jobs in September, the actual number blew those estimates away at 254,000.
Jobs galore, but with a few cracks: report
The nation got a very good report card on the already remarkably strong job market with better-than-expected results, many of which are better than before the pandemic. Except for nagging inflation, the U.S. economy is booming and the national jobs report proves it.
Jobs juggernaut move forward in economy
The nation's jobs market is still moving ahead, but a slight slower pace. It’s, a Goldilocks pace that is neither too hot or too cold.
2023 the year in jobs, employment and labor
The year of 2023 was both reserved and raucous in terms of the labor market cooling and labor unions colliding with employers. As every year and using the latest numbers available, we look at the evolution of employment year over year.
EDD fraud: California woman who stole over $2.8M in unemployment benefits sentenced
26-year-old Sasha Lizette Jimenez was sentenced to nearly 3.5 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $2,304,203 in restitution to the EDD.
The jobs' boom continues unabated
May's job gains of 339,000 were surprising, unexpected and across all sectors of the economy. They are so high, they might be considered inflationary.
Latest job reports defy economic gravity
The latest jobs reports seem to continue to defy economic gravity. Despite the bank scare, massive tech layoffs and a slowing economy, the job market remains robust with 236,000 new jobs with unemployment at rock bottom; 3.6%.
California EDD accuses approved applicants of fraud, garnishes wages to get money back
The EDD is accusing some pandemic-era claimants of fraud and demanding repayment, years after their applications were approved. In some cases, current wages are being garnished to claw back the unemployment money, even before appeals are filed.
California job market: Is a cold front coming in?
Evidence is mounting that changes in the California job market may be catching up with years of unfettered success and job growth. It is a very mixed situation.
'EDD' rapper who bragged about unemployment fraud sentenced to 6 years in prison
"Nuke Bizzle" abused the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program to collect more than $700,000, then bragged about it in rap songs, prosecutors say.
Despite layoffs, one million California jobs remain open
Executive outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas says layoffs more than doubled last month. But with unemployment at just 3.7%, and continuing to decrease, a more in depth and in perspective look at the numbers is important.
How tough is California's jobs market really?
Don't let those high profile tech layoffs fool you about the Golden State's overall job market.
High-tech tug of war
Lawyer and former EDD director Michael Bernick said the more layoffs, means the more competition. There are currently 45,000 open high-tech jobs in California.
New hiring in California takes a dive
California's employment picture appears to be dimming a bit. Here's why.
Woman charged with benefits scam using Scott Peterson's name
A California woman was charged with using the names of convicted killers, including Scott Peterson, to collect more than $145,000 in fraudulent unemployment benefits — a small but headline-grabbing part of more than $20 billion stolen in similar scams during the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Californian sentenced for $27M phony COVID aid attempt
A Southern California man who tried to obtain $27 million in unemployment benefits by falsely claiming his business was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to more than 11 years in federal prison.
Unusual trends in job market contribute to inflation
There are some fascinating but scary crosswinds blowing though the labor force; winds that also seem to be fueling inflation.
24-year-old California EDD contract worker helped 10 steal $2.7M: feds
Federal prosecutors have indicted 10 people for allegedly stealing $2.7 million in unemployment funds with the help of California EDD contract worker.
Scammers send phishing texts claiming to be California EDD or Bank of America
Text messages are being sent by fraudsters claiming to be the EDD or Bank of America with a goal of stealing personal account information and money tied to California unemployment benefits.