NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) recognizes the DENSO facility in Athens with its Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on June 12, 2021

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord has notified the leadership of the Employment Security division of changes to Tennessee law that allows employers across the state to avoid charges against their unemployment tax accounts.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on June 5, 2021

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognizes Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) Nashville asphalt terminal with its Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on May 29, 2021

NASHVILLE – Tennesseans continued returning to the workforce in counties across the state in April. According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties experienced a decrease in unemployment during the month. In year-to-year comparisons, each county showed a remarkable recovery from pandemic-era unemployment rates one year ago.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for week ending on May 22, 2021

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognized Manufacturing Sciences Corp. in Oak Ridge with the Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state's jobless rate reached a record high during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on May 15, 2021

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on May 8, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the end of all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs in Tennessee, effective July 3.

NASHVILLE - Workers in Davidson, Williamson, and Wilson counties can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). President Joe Biden declared the three counties major disaster areas (DR-4601) after flooding, tornadoes, and severe storms heavily damaged the region in late March.