THIS WILL NOT DO ANYTHING FOR THE 99ERS THIS IS A SELL OUT Sources tell ABC News that the president pushed for several items in the deal, including a 13-month extension of unemployment benefits beyond the current limit of 99 weeks. That will help some 9 million Americans President Obama spelled out the terms of a major agreement that will also extend unemployment benefits, among several other provisions
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Living in Missouri, what happens to my Missouri Unemployment benefits when I start training for a job that I have NOT officially been given that job.

When you are in a job search it can be one of the most difficult things that you have to do. However, if you know how to write cover letter you can see that your search can be easier than what you thought. The problem is that many job seekers do not know about the benefits that are present by including one of these when they submit their resume to a perspective employer.

One benefit of knowing how to write cover letter and…

Situation: Worked full-time (40 hrs w/benefits) for a consulting company,but recently laid off, and working part time as a independent contractor(work at home – very part time <10hrs) and Real Estate agent(only 1 sale this year), and currently as a PRN substitute teacher(very part-time – 0 hours this year). Would I receive unemployment benefits? I need a full time job and advise!!

As you undertake your own resume writing project, you may find yourself turning to several different resources for help. Career counselors, peers, and mentors are all sure to offer their advice to help you along the path to your new job or career. An often-overlooked resource that you will want to consider, however, are resume books.

Resume writing books can be a huge help as you strive to create a document that is an accurate and positive representation of you and your work experience. Whether you are looking for…

There’s no question about it. Now that there is such great competition for jobs, everyone is using the same techniques to make sure that their resume is the one that the recruiters notice. We have all got access to the internet and everyone can read up on the current ‘best practices’ for preparing your resume – so how can YOU make a difference?

How can you make sure that your resume is the one that makes its was to the top of the pile? More and more, it’s not the…

Unemployment Claim Filing

If you’ve recently been laid off, you may have to fight for your right to collect unemployment benefits from the government. You probably know that if you are fired, you can collect unemployment benefits. Although qualifications can vary from state to state, generally however only people who are laid off from their jobs will qualify for unemployment benefits. But did you know that, even if you are laid off, your employer can challenge your right to receive benefits?

It’s not obvious at first why any business…

Unemployment Claim Filing

There are calls from groups such as the AFL-CIO, as well as other organizations and social programs and the U.S. Congress itself for an increase and possibly an extension of unemployment benefits as those who are out of work and have been receiving benefits are finding it difficult to find a new job in an economy in recession.

Some would argue for an increase in the dollar amount of weekly benefits, while others claim a simple extension of benefits is all that is needed. The current…

I was hired to work part-time, flexibile hours (17.5 hours/week). At the end of each week I advise my boss of my work schedule for the following week. I have been doing this for over 3 years. My boss is now trying to set me on regular work schedule requiring me to work certain days/hours each week, so therefore, my hours are no longer flexible. If I quit my job, would I have grounds to collect unemployment?

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They said i would still get money i would just have to pay it back how true is this?

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