Monday, December 29, 2025
27.0°F

GAO says weekly unemployment benefits report flawed

by Martin Crutsinger
| December 1, 2020 12:09 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog has found that the Labor Department’s widely watched weekly unemployment benefits data are providing an inaccurate reading on the number of newly laid off workers because of flaws in the government’s data collection.

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Print & Digital
Includes home delivery and FREE digital access when you sign up with EZ Pay
  • $16.25 per month
Buy
Unlimited Digital Access
*Access via computer, tablet, or mobile device
  • $9.95 per month
Buy