This site is privately owned and is not affiliated with any government agency. Learn more here

Category: blog

Why the Long-Term Unemployed Will Continue to Struggle in the U.S.
  The Great Recession of 2008 has had a lasting impact on the U.S. economy, and it is evident in the numbers of unemployed workers across the country. In specific, approximately 3.8 million Americans have been unemployed fo...
Three Helpful Ways of Staying Motivated While Unemployed
  Although most people think that staying positive is so “cliché,” there is some truth behind this piece of wisdom. In fact, having a positive attitude can be the determining factor in whether you succeed in ob...
Why U.S. Unemployment Numbers are Meaningless
  Most people believe that the unemployment rate is an indicator of the economic state in the United States. However, this number is no longer used as an accurate representation of the labor market’s condition. Instea...
Four Activities You Can Do While Unemployed That May Help You Find Work
  Whether you have been unemployed for a short time or an extended period, it can be difficult to stay positive (and sane) when you do not have anything to do. However, there are several activities that you may want to cons...
How Raising the Minimum Wage Will Affect Women in the U.S.
  Although most people believe that increasing the minimum wage in the United States will help address the issue of unemployment among youth, it is actually women (of all ages) who will be affected most by the minimum wage ...
Helpful Information for Individuals Seeking Unemployment Insurance in New Mexico
  The unemployment insurance (UI) program is intended to help individuals who have experienced a loss of wages due to temporary unemployment. The UI program is organized by the New Mexico Department of Work Solutions (DWS),...
Getting Unemployment Insurance as a U.S. Citizen in Hawaii
  Unemployment Office The unemployment insurance (UI) program is organized by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The UI program provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who have experienced a su...
General Information for U.S. Citizens Applying for Unemployment Insurance
  Depending on the state in which you live, you may be eligible to receive full compensation through unemployment insurance (UI). However, in each of the 51 states (including Washington), there is a specific set of criteria...
Determine Your Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance
  General Eligibility   In the United States, you must be unemployed due to no fault of your own if you wish to be eligible for UI benefits. At the same time, you must be available to work and actively seeking employme...
Disqualifications for Unemployment Insurance in the U.S.
  Depending on the state in which you live, you can be disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits or submitting a UI claim for various reasons. Each state will have a specific set of criteria that must...

Latest News

Find Unemployment Office Locations

Latest Articles