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In USA, do unemployment benefits last 6 weeks? Or 6 months? (self.nostupidquestions)

submitted 3 days ago by LemmyKnowsBest to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago (5 children)

It's a state-run program, so it varies. Most states provide up to 26 weeks (6 months). No state provides fewer than 14 weeks.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

What do they base the monthly pay on? Is it minimum wage? or based on what you were already currently earning?

And where does that money come from? who funds it? The previous employer? or the government, taxes?

[–] HootinNHollerin 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

The money comes from you. Your employer is required to withhold it from you so it’s there if you need it. It’s called UI or unemployment insurance in the tax deductions.

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