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Unemployment 101

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There are more than 8 million people without jobs in the United States. Many of them qualify for unemployment, but don’t know what it is and how to get it. 

 
What is unemployment?
Unemployment is also called unemployment insurance. It is a program paid for by employers and your tax dollars when you’re working. If you lose your job and it’s not your fault, you could qualify. These benefits only last for a short time. 
 
 
How much unemployment can you get and for how long?
The amount of benefits you get depends on how much money you made in the year before you lost your job. When you’re approved, you’ll get a check once a week while you’re looking for work.  
 

Find out if you qualify

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everyday people are worried about losing their job. you never know when you will get your pink slip. i recommend that everyone start preparing for those rainy days now and save as much money as you can so that you can survive if you every become unemployed!

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i have been working for the great american ballpark since march of 2008 and i was laid off in september when baseball season was over with can i recieve benifits

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if my hours are reduced from 40 to 32 or 24 hours a week, can i collect partial unemployment in new jersey. i have worked full time for the past 6 years.

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i have later of termanation

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I was working for Sandia Shuttle as a CSR, the hours were cut and I was laid off

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