Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) – Eligibility And Benefits

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a program that provides temporary financial assistance to low-income families. The benefits can be used to pay food, medical, shelter, and utilities bills. TANF is also known as the Temporary Assistance (TA) program.  Under the TANF program, the federal government provides grants to states provided states use their own income to pay for needy families.  States have the discretion to determine the … Read more

Can You Receive Extended Unemployment Benefits In Kansas?

Kansas is one of the states worst affected by the measures taken to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the reports of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Kansas unemployment rate in May was 10.0%. To help the unemployed, the state offers Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Generally, the unemployment benefits last between 16 to 26 weeks. But due to the ongoing crisis, the authorities at the Department Of Labor have extended … Read more

The Employment Situation in the US – May 2024

The total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States increased by 223,000 in May 2018. Coincidentally, the unemployment rate in the United States edged down further to 3.8%, as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. There has been a steady uptick in employment in several industries. These industries include retail trade, health care, and construction. Over the years, the unemployment rate in the country edged down by 0.5% which … Read more

When Can You Reopen An Unemployment Claim?

Laid off

The unemployed in the United States can collect Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. But when they return to their work or earn an equal or more than benefit amount, they should stop claiming benefits. However, under unfortunate circumstances, if they lose their job again, they can reopen an unemployment claim and collect weekly benefits.  In this article, we will walk through the process involved in reopening the claim. But before that, … Read more

Five Seasonal Jobs For Christmas Worth Applying For

Five Seasonal Jobs For Christmas Worth Applying For

The holiday season is finally here! It’s a great opportunity for celebration and spending time with family and loved ones. If you’re on the lookout to make an extra buck this holiday season here are five seasonal jobs for Christmas you should consider, now is the perfect time to begin your search. According to research conducted by Snagajob in the holiday season, temporary workers earned an average of $15.40 per … Read more

Second Stimulus Check: Eligibility & Payment

Although the businesses have reopened, millions of Americans continue to struggle to get a job and meet their basic needs. To help the unemployed, Congress has announced a second Coronavirus stimulus package. In this post, we will guide you through the eligibility requirements to qualify for the second stimulus check and lots more. But before that, let’s learn more about the new stimulus package.   What Is The Second Stimulus Check … Read more

Where should you file for unemployment if you are a telecommuter?

Telecommuter

Question from Julie I worked for a company, as a W-2 consultant, from June 2011 until the end of December 2011 when the assignment ended for the client I was working on. The company that hired me is Head Quartered in AZ, the client is located in TX, and I worked remotely from home in IN. I originally filed for UI benefits in IN, which was denied due to “No … Read more

Here’s All That You Should Know About The Enhanced Child Tax Credit

Child tax credit eligibility

President Biden established the Enhanced Child Tax Credit  under the American Rescue Plan in March 2021. The enhanced tax credit will be rolled out as an advance on 2021 taxes in monthly installments. Read on to know about child tax credit eligibility, payment, and much more.  Who Is Eligible To Receive The Maximum Credit? You can receive full credit if you are a married couple who files taxes jointly and … Read more

How Are US Cities Coping With Unemployment At The End of 2020?

How are US cities coping with unemloyment

The end of 2020 is coming with mixed news. Americans can look forward to continued unemployment benefits and improved job availability as Congress is putting together a new aid package and the economy recovers slowly. But, are these changes reflecting evenly over all the metropolitan areas across the country?  Almost all the US cities are doing much better than they were at the beginning of the shutdowns. Take a look … Read more

A Guide To Unemployment Insurance Benefits For Independent Contractors

To help Americans make it through the crisis, the federal government had announced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act in March. This program includes several provisions such as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), etc. While the PEUC program provides unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks, PUA, on the other hand, provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for the … Read more