Millions still waiting for unemployment checks
As more than 22 million Americans line up for unemployment benefits, nearly a third haven't even gotten first check yet.
Unemployment
Roughly 1 in 7 U.S. workers are now jobless
Roughly 1 in 7 workers is now jobless as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered large portions of the U.S. economy.
If coronavirus kills one person's income, the ripple effects persist
With so many Americans out of work and stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic, very few are spending money like they used to.
Coronavirus recession is either here or on its way, economists say
The rapidly unfolding economic downturn will be different than past global contractions, experts believe.
Workers still waiting weeks for first unemployment check
"I think they've shut their phones off," says one laid-off worker of trying to reach her state's employment office.
What to do if you lose your health insurance
Massive unemployment amid the COVID-19 shutdown means millions have also lost their employer health insurance.
A decade of job growth vanishes in less than a month
Roughly 16.8 million workers have filed for jobless benefits since the coronavirus slammed the U.S. economy.
Gig worker unemployment benefits come with big loopholes
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: In an economy devastated by coronavirus, business owners and employees struggle with the loss of revenue and jobs. And, Lesley Stahl reports on how Holocaust survivors will be able to share their stories after death thanks to a new project.
Why John Dickerson wrote about acknowledging grief from the coronavirus
"All I asked in the piece was that we take a moment for those who are feeling grief and sorrow," Dickerson said about his Atlantic magazine article. Dickerson also spoke about it this week on 60 Minutes.
NYC restaurant owner: "We're grieving."
A New York City restaurant owner says she's concerned about the well being of the employees she's had to lay off as the novel coronavirus grips the region.
Struggling in a coronavirus-ravaged economy
Americans who never thought they would need it are seeking unemployment benefits because of coronavirus-related layoffs. They're finding an overwhelmed system that may not meet their needs in time. Meanwhile, business owners are trying to find solutions.
Coronavirus' crushing impact on small business in America
Our viewers had a message about their small businesses in this era of quarantine: "Don't forget us"
Understanding the record jobless numbers
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on this week's 6.6 million newly unemployed, the latest dour financial news during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus slammed the job market in March
U.S. economy added 701,000 fewer jobs last month, but experts say the damage is much worse.
Jobless claims surged to record 6.6 million last week
A flood of workers are applying for jobless aid as the coronavirus plunges the U.S. economy deeper into recession.
High approval for COVID-19 relief package amid concern about job loss
But most say package won't be enough.
More retail giants will furlough workers, expert says
"The job situation is going to be getting worse and worse, at least for the next few months," Schlesinger said.
Millions wait for jobless pay amid crush of unemployment claims
"Financially, I've never been more stressed out in my entire life," said one 25-year-old. "Rent's due in like five days."
Help wanted: Coronavirus and job prospects for U.S. workers
Jobless claims have skyrocketed in the face of an unprecedented health crisis, but there are job openings at firms accommodating a nation undergoing a pandemic
Unemployed Americans face uncertain futures: "I'm very scared"
Nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What stimulus package offers the newly unemployed
Americans filing for unemployment benefits can expect hundreds of extra dollars. Question is: How soon?
Jobless claims hit record 3.3 million people
Mass layoffs result in "single worst one-day piece of labor market news in America's history," one expert said.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 3.3M Americans file for unemployment
That's nearly five times as many claims as the previous record of 695,000 in October 1982.
Unprecedented jobless claims "could persist for a while"
More than 3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, the most in 50 years.
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