Unemployment claims

Sunday, January 11, 2009

The number of people filing initial claims for unemployment benefits increased significantly in Southeast Missouri during the latter half of 2008. Most workers who lose their jobs are eligible for 26 weeks of regular benefits and 13 weeks of extended benefits as long as they participate in a job search. The figures below include first-time claims for both regular and extended benfits.

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