Unemployment Resources

In times of joblessness, more and more Americans are relying on unemployment insurance to make ends meet in between jobs. The Social Security Act of 1935 was the beginning of the modern unemployment compensation program. It functions as a safety net to ensure those who have been laid off or fired can meet the basic need for themselves and their family while they look for new employment.

Who qualifies for Unemployment?

Most commonly, anyone that has been laid off (or fired under some circumstances) is eligible to receive unemployment compensation from the social security administration. Unfortunately, it's not always as easy as simply filing and receiving a check. Often times, the bureaucracy of the social security system can get in the way of those who most deserve to receive unemployment. In these cases, it helps to have an employment lawyer to help navigate and expedite the process.

Unemployment Topics:

• How to File for Unemployment
• How Unemployment Works
• Unemployment Application Process
• How Much Will I Get?
• When to Hire a Lawyer
• Unemployment Eligibility
• Duration of Benefits
• Denied Unemployment

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Unemployment Web Resources:

• Social Security Website
• Department of Labor State Offices
• Unemployment on Wikipedia