Florida unemployment claims triple to 227,000 for week
National unemployment claims hit a record 6.6 million.
National unemployment claims hit a record 6.6 million.
Wells Fargo Senior Economist Mark Vitner said the region’s economy “had really hits its stride” before COVID-19 shutdown.
What seemed unusual a year ago will become the norm this year because of COVID-19.
The Jacksonville-based retailer also is cutting salaries and keeping retail locations closed indefinitely.
Labor market for Jacksonville and Florida was strong before COVID-19 epidemic hit.
Waste Management agreed to buy the Ponte Vedra-based company in April 2019.
The fashion retailer agreed to a buyout by a private equity firm in January.
