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Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Press Releases

170 Press Releases
  • Published on November 6, 2020 - 15:32 GMT

    Fraud Alert for Nationwide Unemployment Email Scam

    A legitimate email from TDLWD will have the department’s name on it and it will state it is an email from Jobs4TN. If TDLWD requests for documentation by email, claimants will submit those documents through a portal branded with the Jobs4TN logo.  If a …

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  • Published on October 30, 2020 - 15:49 GMT

    Federal Extended Benefits Program Ends Saturday

    NASHVILLE – The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) late Thursday afternoon the Extended Benefits (EB) program will end in the state on Saturday, Oct. 31. USDOL uses a state …

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  • Published on October 28, 2020 - 22:27 GMT

    Federal Unemployment Benefits May End Soon for Many Claimants

    Claimants Nearing Maximum Weeks for Benefits and Ending Date for CARES Act Programs Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 03:00pm NASHVILLE – Many Tennesseans currently receiving unemployment benefits through programs funded by the CARES Act could be nearing the …

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  • Published on October 22, 2020 - 19:51 GMT

    September Unemployment Rates Decrease in Every Tennessee County

    NASHVILLE – The unemployment rates in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties decreased in September, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Twenty-seven counties recorded unemployment rates below 5%, while …

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  • Published on October 15, 2020 - 20:29 GMT

    Tennessee's Unemployment Rate Drops Significantly in September

    NASHVILLE – Newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the state’s economic recovery continued in September. The jobless rate for the month dropped significantly when compared to the previous month. …

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  • Published on October 2, 2020 - 18:29 GMT

    October Quarter Change May Impact Some Unemployment Claimants

    On Oct. 4, 2020, the calendar used to determine unemployment benefits will start a new quarter. This could impact many unemployment claims. The system will not allow claimants who need to refile to complete their weekly certification. If the system allows …

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  • Published on September 25, 2020 - 20:03 GMT

    Work Search Requirement to Receive Unemployment Starts Sunday

    NASHVILLE – The Reemploy Tennessee initiative begins Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reminds unemployment claimants that is the day the work search requirement resumes to remain eligible to receive …

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  • Published on September 24, 2020 - 20:55 GMT

    Unemployment Down in Nearly Every Tennessee County

    NASHVILLE – Newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlighted an improving economy with lower unemployment in nearly every county across the state in August. Unemployment rates decreased in 94 of Tennessee’s …

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  • Published on September 22, 2020 - 21:56 GMT

    Employers Non-Charges to Unemployment Tax Accounts Extended

    Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 02:22pm Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord has notified the leadership of the Employment Security division of changes to Tennessee law that allows employers across the state to …

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  • Published on September 17, 2020 - 20:14 GMT

    Businesses Continue to Reemploy Tennesseans as Economy Rebounds

    NASHVILLE – As more Tennesseans return to the workforce, the statewide unemployment rate for Tennessee decreased in August, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  The state’s seasonally adjusted jobless …

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  • Published on September 15, 2020 - 17:41 GMT

    Adult Learners Can Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas Online

    NASHVILLE – Adults across Tennessee who did not graduate high school now have an online pathway that will lead them to a high school equivalency diploma. Every county in the state offers students virtual classes that will prepare them to take the online …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 20:05 GMT

    Work Search Requirement Resumes For Unemployment Claimants

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will once again ask unemployment claimants to complete weekly work searches beginning Sunday, Oct. 4. Claimants who choose to continue receiving unemployment benefits will …

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  • Published on September 11, 2020 - 16:45 GMT

    LWA Unemployment Benefit Ending in Tennessee

    NASHVILLE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) funding for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program $300 payments will stop after the week ending Sept. 5, 2020. …

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  • Published on August 27, 2020 - 20:37 GMT

    County Unemployment Rates Decrease Across Tennessee

    NASHVILLE – The unemployment situation in three-quarters of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to improve in July following business closures earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 health emergency. Seventy-two counties had lower unemployment in July …

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  • Published on August 24, 2020 - 21:20 GMT

    Tennessee's Lost Wages Assistance Grant Approved

    NASHVILLE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state of Tennessee’s grant application to receive funding to pay the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) unemployment benefit, in addition to current benefits. In conjunction with guidance …

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  • Published on August 20, 2020 - 18:36 GMT

    Unemployment in Tennessee Drops Slightly in July

    NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s economy continued to show signs of recovery from the COVID-19 health emergency in July. Newly released information from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development statewide unemployment revealed statewide …

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  • Published on August 18, 2020 - 23:43 GMT

    Tennessee Applies For Lost Wages Assistance Grant

    NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee will submit its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive grant funding to pay an additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants who meet the eligibility requirements of the Lost Wages …

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  • Published on August 17, 2020 - 21:50 GMT

    Thomas Named to 2021 Leadership Tennessee Class

    NASHVILLE – The Leadership Tennessee organization named Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) Deputy Commissioner Deniece Thomas a member of its 2021 class. She will join 38 exceptional leaders from across the state as the class …

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  • Published on August 13, 2020 - 13:51 GMT

    Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data

    Week ending on August 8, 2020 Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 07:30am Total Claims Paid:         267,711 Total Payments:            $196,867,280 TN Payments:                 $0* Federal Payments:       $196,867,280 *TN payments paid through the Coronavirus …

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  • Published on July 23, 2020 - 22:59 GMT

    Employers Avoid Charges to Unemployment Tax Accounts

    Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 02:50pm Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord has notified the leadership of the Unemployment Insurance division of changes to Tennessee law that allows employers across the state to …

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