2. Consider About Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance Programs are run by State
and Federal law to provide financial support to
unemployed individuals
To qualify, you must satisfy the following
criteria:
❏ Unemployment was not due to a fault of yours
❏ You earned minimum wages during base period
❏ Worked minimum no. of hours during base period
❏ You are actively seeking new job opportunities
3. Follow these steps
❏ Keep your Social Security Number, contact
information and employment history ready
❏ File a claim with the State Unemployment
Insurance agency via e-mail/ phone
❏ Wait for a response. In the meantime, join the
Employment Exchange and hunt for new jobs
How Do I File For Unemployment Insurance
4. Weekly Benefit Rate (WBR) = Approx. 50% of
Avg. weekly wages earned during Base
Period.
Benefits are given for a maximum duration of
26 weeks.
File weekly/ bi-weekly claims to continue
enjoying benefits.
Duration And Amount For Benefits
5. ➢ Spend Less
➢ Ensure that you have an active health insurance
➢ Update your LinkedIn profile to make it employer
friendly
➢ Enhance and update your resume
➢ Apply for suitable jobs
➢ Stay positive and spend time with family and
friends
➢ Stay Calm
In The Meantime…
6. Thank you!
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