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Idaho is one of several states across the nation where the surge of newly laid-off workers is overwhelming state unemployment phone systems.
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Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 13,341 new claims for unemployment insurance benefits during the week of March 15-21, 2020, up 12,310 for a 1,200 percent increase over the previous week.
“We are still open for business and available to serve our customers,” said Idaho Department of Labor Director Jani Revier.
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2 p.m. March 18
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Brad Little, Governor Jani Revier, Director
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