Tuesday, October 28, 2008

U.S. Labor Department assist on workers impacted by the downturn economy

The U.S. Department of Labor announced offering a number of resources to assist the workers influences by the recent turbulence of the worldwide economy by participating in a one-stop Web tool.

"We want to make information easily accessible and quickly available to American workers affected by the economic downturn," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao." The one-stop web site http://www.economicrecovery.gov/ make it easier for the workers to get the Department of Labor resources. Useful information is available including benefits, eligibility, locations of operating One-Stop Career Centers and career service centers, unemployment insurance information by state.

There is also a toll-free phone number 866-4-USA-DOL(487-2365), with which the workers can get the latest information on where to file a claim and access temporary job.