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Unemployment compensation

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A quick definition of Unemployment compensation:

Unemployment compensation is money that the government gives to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. This money helps them pay for things they need while they look for a new job. Without unemployment compensation, many people would have to take jobs they don't want or end up on welfare. The government gets the money to pay for unemployment compensation from taxes that employers pay. Each state has its own rules about who can get unemployment compensation, how much they can get, and how long they can get it for. Sometimes, the government gives extra money to states during hard times so that people can get unemployment compensation for longer. Some states also give extra money to people who can't work because they are disabled.

A more thorough explanation:

Unemployment compensation is a system that provides monetary payments to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The payments are intended to help the workers find a new job without financial distress. Without unemployment compensation, many workers would be forced to take jobs for which they are overqualified or end up on welfare.

In the United States, unemployment insurance is based on a dual program of federal and state statutes. The program was established by the federal Social Security Act in 1935. Each state administers a separate unemployment insurance program, which must be approved by the Secretary of Labor, based on federal standards. The state programs are applicable to areas normally regulated by laws of the U.S.

To support the unemployment compensation systems, a combination of federal and state taxes are levied upon employers. States base employer contributions on the amount of wages the employer has paid, the amount the employer has contributed to the unemployment fund, and the amount that the discharged employees have been compensated from the fund.

For example, if an employee is laid off from their job, they may be eligible to receive unemployment compensation payments for a certain period of time until they find a new job. The payments are funded by taxes paid by their former employer.

During economic recessions, the federal government may provide emergency assistance to allow states to extend the time for which individuals can receive benefits. This is accomplished through a temporary law authorizing the transfer of money to a state from its Extended Unemployment Account.

Overall, unemployment compensation is an important safety net for workers who have lost their jobs and helps to sustain consumer spending during periods of economic adjustment.

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AngryMiniCar
10:12
@GatorNation: I don't know that school all that well. But it's ranked really low and usually rankings don't matter much if you're just trying to practice. But I'd be careful and look on reddit. Cause some of these schools can be highkey predatory.
AngryMiniCar
10:15
Like some schools have a conditional scholarship that they take away from you at the drop of a hat and no faculty support in 1L so a lot of people get fucked. I know someone who got screwed by Western New England. Not saying that it is just that I wouldn't think of making it my go-to without digging into it.
10:23
Ok thank you!
10:35
check the 509 report, should show bar passage rate, employment data, and percent of students that retained their scholarship after 1L
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@GatorNation: are you trying to stay/go to florida for school?
Mostlylegal
11:43
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Mostlylegal
11:43
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Mostlylegal
11:44
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NosyBeagle
12:13
hamilton but he frees the slaves and has to figure out what their racial demographics are for the census
12:17
has anybody compiled the transfer median gpas for law schools anywhere
12:18
instead of having to check each schools 509
12:24
@c0bra1: not that I've seen
12:24
lame
12:24
I think the transfer reddit had a spreadsheet at one point but it's a few years old
@NosyBeagle: I almost fell out of my chair
globalcitizen
13:46
Anyone read annihilation
NosyBeagle
14:40
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15:02
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goin on 6 mo no word from notre dame
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AngryMiniCar
16:51
any chance I'll improve RC just by hard drilling with no review? I honestly think I just have a reading problem atp
AngryMiniCar
16:51
Not even that I don't know how to answer questions. I think I'm simply not well read
@AngryMiniCar: they say the biggest thing for improving RC over time is just... reading. so yeah! go pick up some books. grab a harder one
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