NASHVILLE – New data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows unemployment rates improve in many counties during February 2020. The lagging statistic reflects the employment situation before the COVID-19 health emergency starts to take an unprecedented toll on the economy.
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Regional Unemployment Claim Numbers
Thursday, April 02, 2020 | 08:30amRegional Unemployment Claims for the week ending in March 28, 2020
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State Partners with Retail Industry to fill Immediate Jobs Openings
Friday, March 27, 2020 | 03:00pmNASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee, in partnership with the Tennessee Grocer and Convenience Store Association, Tennessee Retail Association, and Hospitality TN, has formed the Tennessee Talent Exchange powered by Jobs4TN.
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Tennessee's February Unemployment Rate Experiences Slight Uptick
Thursday, March 26, 2020 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – Unemployment rates are a lagging measure and for the month of February remained relatively unaffected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for February 2020 experienced a slight increase according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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State Shifts Resources to Help Process Unemployment Claims
Friday, March 20, 2020 | 02:00pmNASHVILLE – Recent events in our state have impacted the employment of many Tennesseans. Because of this, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has seen a large increase in the number of unemployment claims. This increase, along with public health concerns, has prompted a change in strategy for the agency.
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Resources Available to Help Employees Impacted by COVID-19
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 03:47pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has new resources available for employers and employees impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.
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County Unemployment Rates Experience Change in January
Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows unemployment increases in nearly all of Tennessee’s 95 counties in January 2020.
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Information about Tennessee Unemployment Insurance benefits and Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 04:00pmThe Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) adheres to Tennessee law and U.S. Department of Labor guidance when determining eligibility for Tennessee unemployment insurance benefits.
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State Offers Help to Employers and Workers Impacted by Tornadoes
Friday, March 06, 2020 | 10:14amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has set up new phone lines for employers and employees impacted by the March 2 Tennessee tornados.
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Unemployment Remains Unchanged During the First Month of 2020
Thursday, March 05, 2020 | 01:30pmTennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2020 is 3.3%, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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Tennessee Launches New Initiative to Increase Apprenticeships
Monday, February 10, 2020 | 09:00amNASHVILLE – A qualified and skilled workforce is crucial to Tennessee’s continued economic success. To ensure there is a pipeline of workers for Tennessee businesses, the state has launched a comprehensive program to raise awareness about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships.
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Premium Rates and Taxable Wage Base Remain Unchanged
Tuesday, February 04, 2020 | 04:00pmBased on the December 31, 2019 balance of the Unemployment Trust Fund, Premium Table 6 will remain in effect until the next reading on June 30, 2020.
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Unemployment Below 5 Percent in Nearly All Tennessee Counties
Thursday, January 30, 2020 | 01:30pmNew data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed the vast majority of counties in the state had unemployment rates below 5% during December 2019.
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Tennessee finishes 2019 with steady Unemployment Statewide
Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee ended 2019 with steady unemployment that continued to sit near record low levels, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).