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Unemployment insurance provides income to people who have been laid off as they look for new jobs or wait to be called back to work.
Benefits
Claimants can choose to receive benefit payments by direct deposit or to a debit card.
Benefits
Professional athletes are not eligible for unemployment benefits if all or most of their wages are earned preparing for or participating in a sport.
Eligibility
People who file for unemployment benefits must be ready, able, and willing to work full time in a suitable job.
Filing a claim Eligibility
People who are forced to retire may be able to collect unemployment benefits.
Eligibility
Unemployment benefits are typically paid for up to 26 weeks, but may last longer.
Benefits
People apply for unemployment using our secure online system.
Filing a claim
Unemployment benefits usually end for people who refuse work, but they may continue for certain reasons.
Eligibility
The amount you receive is based on information you provide about yourself, dependents, income, and work history.
Benefits
You may qualify for a second year of unemployment benefits, though most people do not.
Benefits Eligibility
You have a legal right to file a claim for unemployment benefits and testify on behalf of anyone else filing an unemployment claim.
Eligibility
The answer is usually “no,” but there are eight reasons why you may be able to receive unemployment benefits after quitting.
Eligibility
People who are fired or suspended typically cannot collect unemployment benefits. Get the details here.
Eligibility
Unemployment benefits claimants who move out of state should immediately report their new address.
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