Common Unemployment Benefits FAQs

"Unemployment Benefits Questions and Answers"

We know our readers have various questions regarding the Unemployment Benefits program. We decided to set up this Unemployment Benefits FAQs page to address the most common questions we get. More questions will be added as and when we receive reader feedback. Continue reading below to see our full list of the most frequently asked questions about Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Unemployment Benefits FAQs Here are the most frequently asked questions about Unemployment Benefits. What are Unemployment Insurance Benefits? Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides unemployment benefits, usually in the form of weekly payments, to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault […]

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Unemployment Handbook (All 50 States)

"Unemployment Benefits Handbook by State"

If you have lost your job through no fault of your own, you may qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI), which is temporary income to support you while you look for a new job. If this is your first time applying for unemployment or have not received benefits in a long time, it’s important to be aware of changes in how unemployment benefits work. The easiest place to look is the unemployment handbook for your state. However, not everyone has the time to read through an entire unemployment benefits handbook. That’s where we come in. While we have provided links to […]

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Unemployment Benefits Guide (2021)

"How Does Unemployment Benefits Work"

If you are new to unemployment benefits and would like to learn more, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are getting ready to file for unemployment or you are currently receiving benefits and want to learn more about how the program works, we can help. In this post, we will explain in detail how the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program works and what you need to do to submit a successful application. We will walk you through eligibility requirements, how to apply, how much you are likely to receive and how long benefits last, what you need to do […]

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Unemployment Office Phone Number (All 50 States)

Last updated on October 4, 2021. If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance benefits or need help with an application or claim, your state’s unemployment office can help. In this post, we will detail the unemployment office phone number in each state. In addition, we will provide the customer service phone number for unemployment debit cards by state – in case you are having issues with your debit card. However, before we get into details about how to contact your state’s unemployment office by phone, here’s what you need to know: If you are trying to apply for unemployment benefits, […]

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How to File for Unemployment Benefits (2021 Guide)

"How to File for Unemployment Benefits"

If you have lost your job, you may qualify for Unemployment Insurance (UI), which is temporary income to support you while you look for a new job. In this post, we will detail what you need to know to file for unemployment benefits in your state. This post will cover: How Unemployment Benefits Work What You Need to File for Unemployment Benefits What Happens after you file for Unemployment Benefits Tips for Applying for Unemployment Benefits How to File for Unemployment Benefits in each state How Unemployment Benefits Work If you lost your job through no fault of your own, […]

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Extended Unemployment Benefits Guide

"Extended Unemployment Benefits Guide"

If your unemployment benefits have been exhausted, run out, or expired, you could qualify for extended unemployment benefits. Included in the CARES act by Congress, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, is additional Unemployment Insurance assistance to workers impacted by COVID-19. In this post, we are going to detail the various extra unemployment benefit programs that are available to those who have become unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, we will provide how much extra benefits you could receive, how long those extra benefits will last, and how to apply. This post will cover: Pandemic […]

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List of States Extending Unemployment Benefits – 2020

"List of States Extending Unemployment Benefits"

You may qualify for extended benefits after your regular unemployment benefits expire. The federal government has rolled out programs to help those who have lost their jobs or are temporarily out of work due to COVID-19. In this post, we will provide you a full list of all the states extending unemployment benefits and for how long. In addition, we will answer questions about the extra $600 unemployment benefits. Finally, we will explain in detail the new $300 in payments authorized by the President under the Lost Wages Assistance program. This post will cover: What is Extended Unemployment Benefits? Am […]

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