NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 13, 2024
Media Contact: Jan.Roeser@labor.idaho.gov
Median family income
Idaho experienced statistically significant changes in its median family income from 2022, rising by 2.7%. The state ranked 4th in growth nationally, according to the latest American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Montana was the only other western state that ranked in the top 10.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 11, 2024
Media Contact: Jaquetta.Banks@labor.idaho.gov
Kootenai County currently has over 1,400 job postings and 522 employers looking to fill positions.
“The top five hiring industries include administrative and support services; hospitals; ambulatory health care services; professional, scientific and technical services; and food services and drinking places,” said Sam Wolkenhauer, labor economist for the Idaho Department of Labor.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 10, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
Brandon Duong is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for southeastern Idaho, covering Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power counties. He replaces the previous economist, Matthew Paskash.
Duong earned a bachelor’s degree in statistics with an emphasis on actuarial science from Utah State University in May. After graduating, he decided to return to his roots in Pocatello to serve Idahoans.
He also interned with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services where he assisted checking compliance of Medicare Part C plans.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 4, 2024
Media Contact: Benjamin.Earwicker@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho employers and human resource staff are invited to attend a free webinar, Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT. presented by the Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 3, 2024
Media Contact: Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
Following a nationwide trend, Idaho has been experiencing a rise in accidents related to airports from 2018-2023. These accidents involved airport and associated airline employees, such as pilots, tarmac workers and baggage claim workers.
Most of Idaho’s airport-related accidents were in 2022, according to research findings from the Idaho Department of Labor, the National Transportation and Safety Board and the Idaho Industrial Commission’s information on workers’ compensation with OSHA’s data also potentially supporting this finding.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 30, 2024
Media Contact: Micaela.deLoyola-Carkin@labor.idaho.gov
A volunteer from Priest River was honored for her service at the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little, Thursday, Aug. 29.
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, recognized Lynn Cooper from Priest River with Idaho’s Brightest Star Award for her exceptional volunteer service.
Priest River Advocates for Women nominated Cooper for her exceptional work supporting their mission to provide peace, friendship and encouragement for hurting and frightened women. Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 26, 2024
Media Contact: Megan.Beyer@labor.idaho.gov
The department’s Twin Falls office has moved to a new location at 601 Pole Line Road.
The office is open to customers Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The location is shared with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Customers will get the same assistance with resume writing, job applications, interview preparation, job training opportunities, community resources and filing for unemployment insurance benefits that was available at the previous location. Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 23, 2024
Media Contact: Seth.Harrington@labor.idaho.gov or Craig.Shaul@labor.idaho.gov
The department is seeking responses for its second annual Idaho Business Climate Survey. The survey launches the week of Aug. 28. Businesses selected to participate will have two weeks to respond.
“The survey allows the department to provide real-time data on the current state of businesses in Idaho,” Labor Economist Seth Harrington said. “Businesses also share their voice on the benefits and challenges of doing business in the state.”
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 21, 2024
Media Contact: Kara.Jenkins@labor.idaho.gov
There were 1,743 unique online job postings during July, with 648 employers looking for Canyon County job seekers, according to Lightcast.
“Caldwell is a well-diversified job market. Places with higher job openings include schools, hospitals, clinics, retail stores and manufacturing facilities,” Labor Economist Jan Roeser said.
Job seekers are invited to connect with employers at a hiring event, Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor Caldwell office. The office is located at 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 21, 2024
Media Contact: Clinton.Renn@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho businesses and employers are invited to learn about unemployment insurance (UI) benefits from the Idaho Department of Labor during a free Zoom webinar Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. MDT.
The webinar featuring UI Support Analysts Louie Downey and Justin Pinter, will cover the claim filing process, what happens when a claimant quits or is fired and how to protect an account from charges.