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National Unemployment Rate Rises

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The national unemployment rate continues to rise as it reached 9.9 percent in the month of April, according to the Dallas Business Journal. Yet, the U.S. economy reportedly added 290,000 jobs in the month of April.

Job gains occurred in the manufacturing, professional and business services segments, as well as in healthcare, leisure and hospitality. The 2010 U.S Census also provided a large number of jobs in the month of April. The possible discrepancy between job growth and the high unemployment rate could be due to the fast rate in which Americans leave the labor force and then re-enter soon after.

The good news is that April's job numbers were the best in four years, with nearly 300,000 jobs created, according to The Atlantic. Also, the state of Texas unemployment rate is still sitting pretty at 8.2 percent, and has not fluctuated much within the last couple months.

Houston employment lawyers say that the Texas labor market stands better than most other regions of the country. Still, there are a large number of unemployed Texans who should learn about unemployment benefits and learn about the specific steps of how to submit an application for the unemployment benefits through the Texas Workforce Commission. Most employees who have been laid off, wrongfully discharged, or forced to leave employment for a compelling reason are entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits until they find new work. Experienced Houston employment lawyers can help a person understand his or her rights under the state of Texas' unemployment compensation system.

Related Resources:

  • How to File an Unemployment Benefits Claim (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life Blog)
  • Layoff Preparation and Survival Tips (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life Blog)
  • See a Houston Employment Lawyer (FindLaw)

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