Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...pandemic disrupting nearly every job industry, the number of unemployment claims has surged, inundating the Texas Workforce Commission...."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...the COVID-19 pandemic and left wondering about eligibility for unemployment benefits...."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...the COVID-19 pandemic and left wondering about eligibility for unemployment benefits...."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

City Hall Hustle: Anyone for Unemployment?

Once again the growth conundrum: If we don't Hanger together, we'll all hang separately

"...moving here? Well, I guess its to let the unemployment rate drift up to about 6 percent. ... People..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Perry Rejects Stimulus Funds for Unemployment

Governor announces rejection of cash in Houston

"...reject federal stimulus money to shore up the state's unemployment insurance program. This comes despite a warning from Texas..."

March 12, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Unemployment Benefits for Hurricane Evacuees

Thirteen-week unemployment aid extension for both Katrina and Rita evacuees

"...of both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita can receive federal unemployment benefits...."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Unemployment Stats Are Wrong

"...to the state saying that seasonal trends push Austin unemployment rates up to 6.4%: It is tiresome and frustrating..."

July 23, 2012 Postmarks

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

April 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"...a job, you'll receive a 13-week extension on your unemployment benefits. So, if you're one of the 200,000 or..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Senate Approves More Benefits for Hurricane Evacuees

Thirteen-week unemployment aid extension for both Katrina and Rita evacuees just in time

"...of both hurricanes Katrina and Rita can receive federal unemployment benefits. About 90,000 Katrina evacuees from the state of..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

The Purge: Election Year

The third entry in this nasty series adopts a political bent

"...making for a society bereft of crime, strife, and unemployment. The first film introduced the concept, while the second..."

July 1, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...expects Ban the Box to solve the problem of unemployment among ex-offenders on its own. "It's not a silver..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Human Resources

"...recruited by Cantet while standing in line at the unemployment offices. Vallod, as the father, works hunched over his..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Van

"...Bimbo (O'Kelly) ride the waves (and dole queues) of unemployment and, eventually, partnership when they go into business together..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"...Since Nov. 27, the LDOL has required those receiving Unemployment Insurance or Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the hurricanes..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

The Common Law

Do I Qualify for Unemployment Benefits?

"...off. How do I know if I qualify for unemployment benefits?..."

May 5, 2006 Column by Brandy Wingate

Capitol Chronicle: Let Them Eat Dividends

Republicans offer the same predictable help to the unemployed: tax cuts for the rich.

"...-- economic development, impoverished school districts, decaying infrastructure, rising unemployment, bunions -- the solution is always the same: Cut..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Texas Lyceum: Stimulus Funds Debate Reverberates

How do you persuade Rick Perry to do the right thing?

"...lawmakers are working on legislation to shore up the unemployment-insurance system – including mechanisms to receive the $555 million..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stingulus: Rick Perry and the $555 Million He Doesn't Want

Perry's stingy rejection of the stimulus money might backfire

"...federal stimulus money that Texas could have claimed for unemployment-insurance funds. Why? The policy reason is that the cash..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Give Perry a Brain Scan

Governors who reject federal stimulus money need their heads examined

"...Gov. Rick Perry's tap dance on the question of unemployment insurance and, more specifically, his suggestion that he may..."

March 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Injustice Against Teachers

"...Editor, As an unemployed teacher who has been receiving unemployment benefits, I am dealing with an injustice that will..."

March 22, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Removing the Mask

Hard times reveal the way things actually work

"...in federal stimulus funds that would be dedicated to unemployment insurance. The state only receives the funding if it..."

March 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

It's the Stupid Economy

Fact-checking Perry's campaign against Texas' financial realities

"...$555 million. That extra cash would have gone to unemployment insurance. Yet Perry said no, even after his own..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• The record low unemployment rate in Texas means most employers in the state..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Camel spent most of 2002 collecting $462 in weekly unemployment checks from another state. But, rather than sulk on..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...to individuals, forgivable loans to businesses to cover payroll, unemployment insurance for freelancers – these are genuine innovations in..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

State Cuts Hitting the Bone

The tolls of a take-no-prisoners budget year

"...that the proposed cuts and layoffs could send Texas' unemployment rate climbing to more than 10%...."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...moving here? Well, I guess it's to let the unemployment rate drift up to about 6 percent. ... By..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report

The Tactics of Talx; and Wall Street's Slap on the Wrist

"...AT&T to Wal-Mart) prevent their fired employees from getting unemployment benefits. Sound like fun?..."

May 14, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Remember that $555 million in federal stimulus money for unemployment insurance that Gov. Rick Perry made a big noise..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature

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