Unemployment

Bank of America Executives Ordered to Testify in Unprecedented Class Action Over Pandemic-Related Unemployment Claims

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San Diego, Calif. — A federal judge has mandated that two high-ranking executives from Bank of America testify in a significant consumer class action concerning the alleged mishandling of unemployment benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel issued the ruling on Wednesday, rejecting the bank’s request for reconsideration. The decision paves the way for CEO Brian Moynihan and former Chief Operating Officer Thomas Montag to answer questions pertaining to possible punitive damages related to the case. This highlights the potential financial repercussions for the bank as the litigation progresses. The case focuses … Read more

Governor Beshear Fights Back Against Federal Unemployment Funding Freeze with New Lawsuit

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has joined a legal challenge aimed at halting a federal pause on unemployment insurance funding. This move comes as the state grapples with concerns over the delay in financial assistance that many residents rely on amid economic uncertainty. The lawsuit, filed against the U.S. Department of Labor, argues that the freeze on funding is negatively impacting countless families who depend on these benefits for basic needs. Governor Beshear emphasized the urgency of ensuring that Kentuckians receive timely support, particularly as the state is still navigating the economic … Read more

Debate Intensifies as Ohio Battles Over Reinstatement of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

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Columbus, Ohio — In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio found itself at the center of a heated legal battle over the premature cessation of federal unemployment benefits. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, designed to aid workers typically ineligible for unemployment such as gig workers and freelancers, had been a crucial support system during the pandemic’s peak economic turmoil. Despite this, in 2021, the program was abruptly discontinued under the direction of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, sparking widespread criticism and a lawsuit aimed to reinstate these vital payments. At … Read more

Louisiana Rings in 2025 with Sweeping Changes to State Laws Affecting Unemployment, Voting, and THC Regulation

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Baton Rouge, La. – Louisiana residents are starting the new year with multiple laws that are set to change the landscapes of employment, voting, and consumer products. Among these, significant amendments have been made to unemployment benefits, voting requirements, as well as THC and CBD regulations. In a considerable revision to unemployment welfare, recipients will now be eligible for benefits for a maximum of 12 weeks, a cut from the previous provision of 26 weeks. Proponents argue that this change will encourage quicker workforce reentry. However, critics, including the group Invest in Louisiana, argue that … Read more