Massachusetts employment news

Massachusetts Increases Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary Massachusetts has officially increased unemployment benefits to 30 weeks for those in need due to a rise in…

2 months ago

Springfield Extends Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary In Springfield, Massachusetts, unemployment benefits have been extended to 30 weeks due to a rise in the jobless…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Extends Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary In response to rising unemployment rates, Massachusetts has extended unemployment benefits to 30 weeks in Springfield, where the…

2 months ago

FedEx Announces Closures in the U.S., Impacting Over 250 Workers

News Summary FedEx has announced the closure of three ship centers across the U.S. effective June 2, affecting 252 employees.…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Enforces Strict Fines for Child Labor Violations

News Summary Massachusetts has significantly increased penalties for child labor violations at major fast-food chains, including Dunkin', McDonald's, and Subway.…

2 months ago

Amazon Expands Workforce in Massachusetts

News Summary Amazon is set to boost its workforce in Massachusetts to 14,000 full-time employees by the end of 2024,…

2 months ago

Unemployment Claims on the Rise in Massachusetts

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing an increase in unemployment claims, with new filings rising from 4,276 to 4,834. This trend…

2 months ago

Unemployment Claims on the Rise in Massachusetts

News Summary Recent data indicates a troubling rise in unemployment claims in Massachusetts, with 4,834 initial filings reported for the…

2 months ago

West Boylston Faces Layoffs as FedEx Restructures

News Summary FedEx has announced significant layoffs at its West Boylston facility, affecting 78 workers as part of its Network…

2 months ago