Claims for jobless benefits declining

OKLAHOMA CITY – First-time jobless claims are still declining but continuing claims have been rising, according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), which reports having paid more than $5 billion in unemployment benefits since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.

Unemployment claims continue decline

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) recently reported a decline in continued and initial unemployment claims. The four-week moving average of continuing claims declined for the 35th consecutive week.