"Labor Market Information (LMI) is an applied science; it is the systematic collection and analysis of data which describes and predicts the relationship between labor demand and supply." The States' Labor Market Information Review, ICESA, 1995, p. 7.
by: Laura Yetter, Senior Economist
There were 2,320 initial claims in January 2024, an increase of 157 (7.3%) compared to January 2023. This was the single largest over-the-year increase in initial claims since 2021. Note: the full Unemployment Insurance claims report for January 2024 is available by clicking here.
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