Here is a link to many coronavirus resources It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in Florida’s unemployment numbers. And Floridians are still saying the State’s website is a mess with many waiting months for their first payment. Listen: After four years working as an analyst in the CareCentrix auditing… Read more »
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Floridians ask U.S. Senate to extend federal unemployment coronavirus supplement
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Democrats in Florida want major improvements to state’s unemployment compensation
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Congress members Castor and Crist want governor to expand Florida’s unemployment compensation
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Economic Policy Institute: Young Workers Face Low Wages
Radioactivity with Rob Lorei Listen Here: Select 06/11/19 from the drop down menu Radioactivity: Interviews & Live Call-In Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—American wages continue to lag behind for many workers—especially people just out of high school. In the Economic Policy Institute’s new report: “Class of 2019: High School Edition,” they look at the… Read more »
