L.A. County unemployment rate increases in June

Los Angeles County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.3% in June, up from a revised 5.2% in May, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

The 5.3% rate was above the rate of 4.8% from June 2023.

The June 2024 unemployment rate in Orange County, where seasonally adjusted rates were not immediately available, was 4%, up from 3.2% in May.

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Statewide, California's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2% in June, the same as May but above the 4.6% rate from June 2023, the EDD reported. The comparable estimates for the nation were 4.1% in June, 4% in May and 3.6% a year ago.

Total non-farm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 11,700 jobs between May and June to reach more than 4.6 million.

The government sector showed the largest gain, adding 7,100 jobs.

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