Massachusetts employment news

Massachusetts Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a sharp increase in unemployment claims, with 5,692 new claims reported for the week…

19 hours ago

Massachusetts Nursing Company Fined $1.1 Million for Wage Violations

News Summary Alpha Healthcare, a nursing rehabilitation firm in Swansea, Massachusetts, has been cited by the Attorney General’s Office for…

4 days ago

Massachusetts Sees Significant Rise in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Massachusetts has reported a notable increase in initial unemployment benefit claims, rising to 6,469 for the week ending…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Expands Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary Massachusetts has extended its unemployment benefits from 26 to 30 weeks amid a slight decrease in initial unemployment…

3 weeks ago

Bob Nelson Retires from SBA Amid Office Relocation

News Summary Bob Nelson, the director of the U.S. Small Business Administration for Massachusetts, has announced his retirement effective this…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Faces Unemployment Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Rates

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a serious unemployment insurance crisis as the unemployment rate jumps to 4.6%. Business leaders and…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Biotech Sector Faces Major Layoffs Amid Economic Pressures

News Summary Massachusetts' biotech industry is undergoing significant workforce reductions as companies, including major players like Bristol Myers Squibb and…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Sees Sharp Spike in Jobless Claims

News Summary Jobless claims in Massachusetts have surged significantly, reaching 7,632 for the week ending May 10, marking an 82.3%…

4 weeks ago