The federal-state unemployment insurance (UI) system helps many people who have lost their jobs by temporarily replacing part of their wages. (See “ Policy ... Read more
Over a million unemployed Americans who have been looking for work for at least six months will receive no further federal jobless benefits after Christmas ... Read more
Created in 1935, unemployment insurance is a form of social insurance, with contributions paid into the system on behalf of working people so that they ... Read more
Unemployment Insurance, a critical program that helps workers who lose their jobs and strengthens the economy, is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone. Duration: 3:27 Read more
Note, March 24, 2020: We will update this piece pending policy changes made to address the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Please also see our ... Read more
We’ve stated briefly how Friday’s agreement to extend federal emergency unemployment insurance will affect the number of weeks of benefits available. That agreement ... Read more
Congress voted today to continue federal emergency unemployment insurance (UI). The legislation gives unemployed workers a far better deal than UI legislation that the ... Read more
