By Zeke Torres
May 14, 2021 | 12:20 AM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Unemployment in Indiana has been a heavily discussed topic. It comes after many businesses across the state are looking to hire employees, but are having little to no luck filling open positions.
On Tuesday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed an executive order that would require Indiana residents requesting unemployment benefits to show proof they are actively seeking employment.
Indiana’s unemployment rate currently sits at 3.9%.
Blake Cesinger, Owner of Roly Poly Sandwiches, recalled on the multiple short staffed nights his business has endured.
“It was definitely hard. I went about two months, with just me and two employees, when I need about six. We almost had to cancel deliveries because the weight time was getting so high for people,” Cesinger said.