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Reynolds proposes revised unemployment requirements
Governor’s proposals would change job-search obligations for out-of-work Iowans
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From North Iowa Reporter
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Reports initial unemployment insurance claims filed for week of April 12 - April 18, 2020
The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 12, and Saturday, April 18, was 27,912. There were 26,192 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 1,720 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.
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From Des Moines Sun
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Outlines CARES Act Benefits and Implementation
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is outlining the benefits of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, which provides unemployment benefits for the self-employed, independent contractors, nonprofit employees, gig economy workers, those who have exhausted other unemployment insurance benefits, and those who may not have sufficient work history to qualify for a regular state claim.
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From Iowa City Today
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent in January
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged from the revised December rate of 2.8 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6 percent in January.