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Oklahoma's new workplace drug testing laws relax employer requirements Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Workers still have some protections under the new laws. Read More
Oklahoma's low jobless rate limits unemployment benefits Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Oklahoma's strong economy and the corresponding reduction in the unemployment rate is reducing the length of time that jobless Oklahomans can receive unemployment benefits. Read More
Governor Names New Commissioner to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Governor appoints employment attorney Shannon Davies to six-year term on the state Employment Security Commission. Read More
Long-term unemployed in Oklahoma eligible for fewer weeks of benefits Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 Oklahoma's drop in unemployment triggers end to ‘Tier 3' federal benefits Read More
U.S. economy is recovering but slowly Published: Fri, May 4, 2012 Hiring, housing, consumer spending and manufacturing all appear to be improving, yet remain less than healthy. Economists surveyed by The Associated Press expect growth to pick up this year, though not enough to lower unemployment much. Read More
Decline in U.S. jobless claims raises hopes for hiring Published: Thu, Mar 3, 2011 The number of people filing for unemployment benefits sank last week to its lowest point in nearly three years, and retailers and other service companies posted strong results Thursday for last month. On the eve of the government's February jobs report, the news suggests the economy may be about to take off despite... Read More
Decline in U.S. jobless claims raises hopes for hiring Published: Thu, Mar 3, 2011 The number of people filing for unemployment benefits sank last week to its lowest point in nearly three years, and retailers and other service companies posted strong results Thursday for last month. On the eve of the government's February jobs report, the news suggests the economy may be about to take off despite... Read More
Fast growth in service sector hints at more hiring Published: Thu, Feb 3, 2011 The Institute for Supply Management, a private trade group, said Thursday its index of service sector activity rose to 59.4 last month. That was up sharply from December's reading of 57.1. It was the 14th straight month of growth and the highest reading since August 2005. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion. Read More
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week Updated: Thu, Jan 20, 2011 The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of people seeking benefits fell by 37,000 to a seasonally adjusted 404,000 for the week ended Jan. 15. That's not much higher than the 391,000 level reached last month, the lowest in more than two years. The decline suggested that an unexpected rise in applications... Read More
Hiring outlook brightens as layoffs decline Updated: Thu, Jan 6, 2011 Government officials say that during the past month, the number of people applying for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest point since July 2008. This raises hopes that hiring is about to accelerate. The drop in applications is the latest sign that the economy is improving, and economists expect Friday's... Read More
Unemployment benefit applications drop sharply Updated: Thu, Dec 30, 2010 Decline in unemployment benefit applications indicates improvement in job market in U.S. Read More
Even Dem foes of tax cut plan see it passing soon Published: Sun, Dec 12, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House expressed confidence Sunday that President Barack Obama's deal with Republicans will pass by year's end, averting a Jan. 1 increase in income taxes for nearly all Americans, even the highest earners. In a sign of fading resistance, a Democratic leader said the lame-duck... Read More
GOP, Dems nearing deal on taxes, jobless benefits Published: Mon, Dec 6, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — An outline of a bipartisan economic package is emerging that would temporarily extend the Bush-era tax rates for all taxpayers, while extending jobless benefits for millions of Americans. Differences remained over details, including White House demands for middle- and low-income tax... Read More
Senate to vote on Democratic tax cut plans Updated: Sat, Dec 4, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Their defeat on the Senate floor is predictable and the speeches have the ring of the recent campaign season. But Democrats are already eyeing the 2012 elections and eager to engineer a showdown over tax cuts in an attempt to depict Republicans as guardians of the rich. "All those people... Read More
Will your federal unemployment benefits expire Nov. 30 if Congress doesn't extend them? Updated: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 Will your federal unemployment benefits expire Nov. 30 if Congress doesn't extend them? What will you do? Email business writer Susan Simpson at ssimpson@opubco.com. Read More
Have you used up your state unemployment benefits and still haven't found a job? Updated: Wed, Jul 21, 2010 Have you used up your state unemployment benefits and still haven't found a job? Business reporter Susan Simpson would like to hear your story. E-mail her at ssimpson@opubco.com or call 475-3930. Read More
Obama: GOP blocking unemployed, small business aid Published: Sat, Jul 17, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Senate Republicans are playing politics with bills that would extend benefits to the unemployed and increase lending to small businesses. Striking a deeply partisan tone in his weekly radio and online address, Obama said the GOP leadership has chosen to "filibuster... Read More
Unemployment and Social Security? Maybe, Maybe Not! Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 Unemployment and Social Security? Maybe, Maybe Not! Tom Margenau 2010-01-27 Q: Can I get unemployment benefits and collect Social Security checks at the same time? A: From the Social Security perspective: sure, why not! From the unemployment compensation perspective: maybe not! There is no federal Social... Read More
Unemployment and Social Security? Maybe, Maybe Not! Published: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 Q: Can I get unemployment benefits and collect Social Security checks at the same time? A: From the Social Security perspective: sure, why not! From the unemployment compensation perspective: maybe not! There is no federal Social Security law that prevents you from collecting unemployment insurance and Social... Read More
Employment Commission launches new Web site Updated: Fri, Aug 28, 2009 A new look, easier navigation, faster content control and a new Web site address has accompanied the new Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) Web site -- http://oesc.ok.gov. At the new OESC Web site, agency officials said, visitors can easily: • search for jobs; • file for unemployment... Read More
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