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A record 3.3 million people filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, with millions more anticipated in coming weeks. All this has put a huge strain on state employment agencies, so experts say persistence is key to getting those benefits. In this story, legal aid attorneys give recommendations for what recently laid-off workers should do to navigate the unemployment benefits system.
Tags: Coronavirus | COVID-19 | Unemployment Insurance
Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent
March 26, 2020 | Yuki Noguchi | National Public Radio (NPR)A record 3.3 million people filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, with millions more anticipated in coming weeks. All this has put a huge strain on state employment agencies, so experts say persistence is key to getting those benefits. In this story, legal aid attorneys give recommendations for what recently laid-off workers should do to navigate the unemployment benefits system.
Tags: Coronavirus | COVID-19 | Unemployment Insurance