Unemployment Extension 2012 Since late 2008 millions of Americans have suffered through the worst recession the United States has suffered since the Great Depression. In an attempt to revitalize the poor economic status of the country, Congress and President Barack Obama passed the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. This “Stimulus” bill and other [...]
Public Assistance Public welfare and general welfare programs were rather scarce throughout the United States until the Great Depression of the 1930’s. During, and shortly after, this period of time President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his Congress passed a series of laws enacting what was known as the “New Deal.” The New Deal legislation opened [...]
Illinois Unemployment Benefits The Illinois Department of Employment Security manages all aspects of Illinois unemployment benefits. Unemployment insurance is offered to all individuals who are temporarily out of work, need financial assistance during this period of unemployment, and meet certain requirements set forth by the Department of Employment Security. Anyone who’s tried to understand and [...]
Benefit State and federal unemployment benefits are meant to offer a means of temporary cash assistance to individuals and families who have lost their job or are suffering from underemployment. The great benefit from receiving unemployment insurance compensation is that you can pay your bills and meet basic needs without putting your home, children’s health [...]
Virginia Unemployment Benefits The Virginia Employment Commission is in charge of assisting individuals who apply for Virginia unemployment benefits. The workload on the Virginia Employment Commission has increased significantly over the past few years as more and more Americans have had to grapple with the difficult economic times and high unemployment and underemployment rate. Although [...]
