NASHVILLE – As Tennessee’s economy continues to rebound, the state has experienced three consecutive months of lower unemployment, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The preliminary, seasonally …
Keep TN Working Week will take place September 13 – 17, 2021, to highlight the numerous employers in the state actively searching for new employees. The highlighted Keep TN Working Week job fairs include: Find more information about the job fairs taking …
NASHVILLE – To mark National Workforce Development Month, Tennessee is continuing a hiring momentum across the state that is putting Tennesseans back into the workforce. Keep TN Working Week will take place September 13 – 17 to highlight the numerous …
On June 21, 2021, Federal OSHA promulgated an emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 in the Healthcare industry. When this rule was issued, Federal OSHA required that state programs, such as Tennessee, adopt this ETS or promulgate their own rule. …
NASHVILLE – As Tennesseans continue to rejoin the workforce, all but one of the state’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment in July, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Sixty-two counties had unemployment …
NASHVILLE - Workers displaced by the flooding in Dickson, Hickman, and Houston counties on August 21, 2021, can now apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). President Joseph Biden declared the counties a major disaster area (FEMA-4609-DR), …
NASHVILLE - Workers displaced by the historic flooding in Humphreys County on August 21, 2021, can now apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). President Joseph Biden declared the county a major disaster area (FEMA-4609-DR), making this …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate decreased for the second consecutive month in July, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted rate for July 2021 is 4.7% …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognized Valero Refining Company - Tennessee, LLC in Memphis with its second Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award. The award is the state’s …
NASHVILLE – Each June, Tennessee counties experience an increase in unemployment as schools close for summer break and lay off workers. Recent college graduates entering the workforce for the first time also impact the data each year. Once again this June, …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has recognized DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. in Maryville with the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health. “DENSO has demonstrated a strong …
NASHVILLE – The revised reporting of data shows a 28% drop in the number of initial claims for the week ending July 10, 2021, as Tennessee transitioned away from federal pandemic unemployment programs. The U.S. Department of Labor reemphasized reporting …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s economic recovery continued in June as the statewide unemployment rate decreased to 4.9%, according to the latest data by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s new rate is 0.1 of a percentage point …
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, Memphis, Shelby County Helm Fertilizer Terminal, Inc. produces agricultural fertilizers. The company has qualified for the Governor’s Award by working more than 51,622 hours without a lost time or restricted duty workplace injury …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognizes Pactiv Evergreen Blue Chip Mill in Pioneer, Tennessee, with the Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award. The award is the state’s …
NASHVILLE – The majority of Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in May 2021, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Forty counties experienced a drop in unemployment during May, while …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). While Tennessee’s unemployment rate did not change in the …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) recognizes the DENSO facility in Athens with its Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recognizes Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) Nashville asphalt terminal with its Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) award. The award is the state’s …
NASHVILLE – Tennesseans continued returning to the workforce in counties across the state in April. According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties experienced a decrease in …
