INDIANA (WOWO): The unemployment rate in Indiana has dropped again.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% for August and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7%. It’s the lowest Indiana’s unemployment rate has been since February 2018.
Indiana’s labor force had a net decrease of a little more than 2,100 over the previous month, and stands at 3.38-Million, with a 64.6% labor force participation rate.
August also had the lowest unemployment insurance claims so far this year.
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I have a troubling matter. September 4th I was approved for unemployment benefits. The lady told me that I would receive my (debit) card in 10 to 14 busy days. Today would mark the 14th day. NO CARD. Only to learn that it should have only taken 5 to 7 business days. So I call and was told I would need to speak to customer service where they issue the cards. I did. The blamed it on DWD so I called them back. Got the run around again from them. I was informed that for $15.00 I could receive my card in 2 days. Of course I have little choice now that I’ve not had a paycheck since August. I am trying to find out how many people get scammed this way by INDIANA UNEMPLOYMENT AGENCY. I’ve spent 2 hours going back and forth between the two only to be told “ unfortunately they cannot help and cannot offer any names or phone numbers to get this resolved. I am fine without the $15 bucks because I have a husband who works. But how many people don’t get their unemployment benefits in a timely manner and then get scammed for additional money by these people!!!!!!! My mind is blown to say the least… SAD!
Hoping you could put something out there to help put a stop to this?