Learn who qualifies for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), how it differs from state unemployment, and how to apply after a federally declared disaster.
Extended Benefits (EB) add extra weeks after regular unemployment runs out—but only when your state’s unemployment rate triggers them on. Here’s how it works.
Are unemployment benefits taxable? Yes—learn why the IRS taxes them, how much you’ll owe, state rules, and how to avoid a surprise tax bill.
Are gig workers and freelancers eligible for unemployment benefits? Learn why self-employed workers usually don’t qualify and when exceptions apply.
Learn how to apply for unemployment benefits state-by-state, including required documents, deadlines, and tips to avoid delays in your claim.
Quitting your job usually disqualifies you from unemployment — but ‘good cause’ exceptions vary by state. Learn when you might still qualify for benefits.
Most states pay regular unemployment insurance for up to 26 weeks, and when that runs out, there is no new federal extension program active right now — the pandemic-era extensions (PEUC, PUA, FPUC) all ended in September 2021. Your best next steps are checking whether your state has triggered its Extended Benefits (EB) program, and … Read more
See how unemployment benefits are calculated by state, including base periods, weekly benefit formulas, and minimum/maximum ranges across the U.S.