WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market.

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A new state law touts whistleblower protections, but late amendments narrow eligibility and weaken safeguards critics sought.

Anyone looking to sign up for health and dental plans through Access Health CT now has until the end of January.

Recent state and federal changes mean the amount of financial help available and who is eligible have changed, officials said ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Connecticut rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...