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  2. Unemployment insurance in the United States - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Unemployment insurance in the United States, colloquially referred to as unemployment benefits, refers to social insurance programs which replace a portion of wages for individuals during unemployment. The first unemployment insurance program in the U.S. was created in Wisconsin in 1932, and the federal Social Security Act of 1935 created ...

  3. Unemployment benefits - Wikipedia

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    e. Unemployment benefits, also called unemployment insurance, unemployment payment, unemployment compensation, or simply unemployment, or Dole, are payments made by governmental bodies to unemployed people. Depending on the country and the status of the person, those sums may be small, covering only basic needs, or may compensate the lost time ...

  4. Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to ... - AOL

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    The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security. Jobless ...

  5. 4 Myths About Unemployment Insurance Benefits - AOL

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    Many Americans are finding themselves unemployed for the first time, and there is misinformation and confusion around collecting UI benefits. Related: Food Stamps: 11 Documents You Need To Apply ...

  6. 7 Things You Need To Know About Unemployment Benefits in 2023

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    Unemployment benefits generally last 26 weeks, but this depends on your state. For example, CNBC noted that Missouri recently reduced benefit duration and some workers only receive payments for ...

  7. Texas Workforce Commission - Wikipedia

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    Texas Workforce Commission headquarters. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of Texas that provides unemployment benefits and services related to employment to eligible individuals and businesses. [1]

  8. The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches ...

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    The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits ticked up last week, but layoffs remain historically low in the face of lingering inflation and high interest rates. Jobless claims for ...

  9. Unemployment extension - Wikipedia

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    The unemployment insurance program is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs. The maximum duration of benefits has increased from 26 to 99 weeks in some states. Unemployment extensions across the U.S. are typically not a concern due to stringent policies that state unemployment agencies have enacted in recent years.