Watchdogs Say Federal Unemployment Fraud Likely Topped $191 Billion

Slightly More Than $1 Out Of Every $5 Distributed In Unemployment Insurance Payments During The Pandemic Could Have Been Improper, Mostly Fraud.

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IG Reports ‘Historic’ COVID Unemployment Funds Lost, Congress Investigates

As Much As $400 Billion In Covid-19 Unemployment Relief Dollars Were Likely Lost To Waste And Fraudsters. Lawmakers Want Answers.

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U.S. Dept Of Labor Proposes Rule That Could Turn Gig Economy Upside Down

The U.S. Department Of Labor Proposed A New Rule Tuesday That Would Overhaul How Independent Contractors Like Freelancers And Drivers For Ridesharing Apps Are Classified, Potentially Upending The Gig Economy That Has Exploded In Growth In Recent Years.

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Tennessee Faces Continued Teacher Shortage As New Educator Graduate Rates Drop

A Newly Released Report Shows That The Number Of New Teachers Completing Teacher Training Programs In Tennessee Has Dropped Almost 20% Over The Last Five Years.

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When the Feds Won’t Protect Workers, Tennessee Leaders Should Step Up

The Department Of Labor Has Made A Bold Move To Sweep Union Corruption Under The Rug. And Unless State Leaders Step In, Tennessee Workers May Pay The Price.

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New Study Confirms That Federal Unemployment Benefits Kept Millions From Returning To Work

Increased Federal Benefits Last Year Perpetuated Unemployment And Kept Millions Of Americans From Returning To The Workforce, A New Study Released Wednesday Reports.

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