Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance (UI) is a government-provided financial benefit paid to eligible workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own, such as in the case of layoffs or company closures.
The program is designed to provide temporary financial assistance to help individuals during periods of unemployment while they search for new work.
The eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and duration of payments vary by state, but in general, workers must have worked a certain number of hours or earned a minimum amount of wages in the past year to qualify for benefits.
Employers typically fund unemployment insurance through payroll taxes, and workers may be required to meet certain criteria, such as actively seeking employment, to continue receiving benefits. The goal of unemployment insurance is to provide a safety net for individuals facing job loss, ensuring they have financial support as they transition between jobs.
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