WASHINGTON -- They're not calling it a bounty, but the value of goods and services produced in Michigan rose by nearly $1 billion between 2004 and 2005, and some economists believe the improvement could point the way to a brighter economic future.
When you're wondering through the stores looking for that Elmo T.M.X., Rock'N'Roll Santa or Baby Alive this holiday season, chances are the voice that says "may I help you" will be that of a minor.
The New Orleans area's unemployment rate rose slightly in October, as more people returned looking for work and searching for jobs in advance of the holidays.
Louisiana's non-farm job payrolls grew by only about 700 workers since September, but is up 75,700 since October a year ago, the state Labor Department reported Tuesday.
In the days following Katrina, the Department of Labor wrongly handed out thousands in unemployment benefits; now, it wants some of the money back. By Stephanie Riegel , Contributing writer
Individuals living in or working in Allen and Beauregard parishes are now eligible to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, the Louisiana Department of Labor announced today.
Wednesday morning, local employers were treated to some free and extremely helpful advice when Ron Roux, an attorney with the Louisiana Department of Labor, visited the Vernon Parish library.