Critics Say Firm Weakens Safety Net as It Fights Jobless Claims

Talx Corporation has become a dominant business in a bust economy, but critics say the company has undermined a safety net for jobless workers.

A very GOP outfit.

Talx, which emerged from obscurity over the last eight years, says it handles more than 30 percent of the nation’s requests for jobless benefits. Pledging to save employers money in part by contesting claims, Talx helps them decide which applications to resist and how to mount effective appeals.