How long can you collect unemployment?
Federal law says that during each one-year claim period you can collect the equivalent of 26 weeks of total unemployment benefits. During the current recession there have been measures taken by the states and the federal government to extend the period of unemployment benefits to workers who have use up regular unemployment insurance benefits. To find out the current guidelines, check your state unemployment office website. ChaCha is here to help.
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About Unemployment
Unemployment is the state of being able and willing to work, but not finding a job. Unemployment statistics are followed closely by economists to gauge the health of the economy.
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