State Labor

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate and Jobs Report - December 2025

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 6.7% for December 2025, an increase from the previous month. The report also indicated a decrease of 1,100 jobs, bringing the total to 742,900.

Washington Metro Unemployment Rate and Job Estimates

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported that the Washington, DC-MD Metropolitan Division's preliminary September 2025 unemployment rate was 5.6%, unchanged from August. The report also detailed job gains and losses across various sectors for the month and year.

DC Unemployment Rate and Jobs Report - November 2025

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 6.5% for November 2025, with a total of 744,000 jobs. The report notes delays in data publication due to a federal government shutdown.

Washington Metro Unemployment Rate Report - December 2025

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported the Washington Metro unemployment rate was 5.1% in December 2025. This represents an increase from 3.8% in December 2024. Total nonfarm employment decreased by 2,200 jobs over the month.

MDES Secures $5.7 Million Federal Grant for Shipbuilding Skills Training

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has been awarded a $5.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support shipbuilding skills training. This funding will reimburse employers for training in high-demand fields and aims to address critical workforce needs within the state's shipbuilding sector.

MDES Enhances Employment Services for Mississippi Veterans

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has merged the roles of Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) into a single position, Veteran Employment Coordinators (VECs), effective November 1, 2025. This change aims to streamline services and enhance employment support for veterans in Mississippi.

Northrop Grumman Hiring Event for Manufacturing Technicians

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Northrop Grumman will host interview days on July 8-9, 2025, to fill over 100 manufacturing technician positions in Iuka, Mississippi. Interested job seekers are directed to a specific MDES portal for resume submission and potential interview scheduling.

Mississippi State Agency Job Fair Announcement

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2025 Mississippi State Agency Job Fair, scheduled for September 25, 2025. The event aims to connect job seekers with over 25 state agencies actively recruiting qualified candidates.

MDES Releases 2025 Annual Report on Workforce

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency's activities and achievements in workforce development for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The report highlights job training initiatives, unemployment benefit access, and partnerships aimed at improving job placement services.

Hawaii Minimum Wage Increases to $16.00

Hawaii's minimum wage will increase to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, as part of a phased increase to $18.00 by 2028. Act 115 also establishes a minimum civil penalty of $500 for violations of the Wage and Hour Law.