Massachusetts employment news

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…

4 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…

4 months ago

Dunstable Sees a Ray of Hope After Federal Layoffs

News Summary In a surprising turn of events, Brian Whetstone, a National Park Service historian from Dunstable, has been reinstated…

4 months ago

Massachusetts Sees Decline in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Massachusetts has reported a decrease in initial unemployment claims, with 4,802 new jobless claims for the week ending…

4 months ago

Boston Sees Drop in Unemployment Claims Amidst National Rise

News Summary Massachusetts reports a decline in unemployment claims as initial filings drop to 4,780 compared to last week's 5,485.…

4 months ago

Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to SNAP at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

News Summary The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts faces significant challenges with potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

4 months ago

New Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in Massachusetts

News Summary Massachusetts has launched a new pay transparency law effective February 3, 2025, mandating larger companies to report wage…

5 months ago

Massachusetts Sees Rise in Unemployment Claims as Job Market Wavers

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a surge in unemployment claims, with recent reports indicating a jump to 5,403 claims for…

5 months ago