Unemployment Insurance
what is unemployment insurance?
A joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers
can you receive unemployment insurance if you're about to be unemployed? Or actually unemployed?
Only if you're registered as unemployed
what does unemployment insurance provide?
Provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who are unemployed.
who gives these unemployed workers their benefits?
States provide most of the funding and pay for the actual benefits provided to workers.
where does the money given to the unemployed come from?
The funding for unemployment insurance benefits comes from taxes paid by employers
how do you file the claim?
contact the State Unemployment Insurance agency as soon as possible
only way to collect benefits
if you're ready, willing, and able to work and actively looking for work during each claiming benefits.
are there certain requirements you have to meet in order to be eligible for benefits
yes
Does the amount of funds depend on the status of the person, Covering only basic needs?
yes, depending on that person the sums may be small, or only compensating the lost time proportionally to previous earned salary.
is this insurance temporary?
yes, only for eligible workers who lose their job
to qualify for unemployment insurance benefits you must have what ?
you must have worked and earned enough wages in covered employment