In response to the economic crisis and rising joblessness, Congress recently enacted an extension to the eligibility time frame for unemployment insurance benefits.
If you have been laid off or otherwise think that you qualify for unemployment benefits, you may be able to apply online, or in most cases, at least by phone, in your state without needing to visit a state office directly. Many states now support electronic access to unemployment claim forms and help. As a first stop, visit the Rocket Lawyer State Law Legal Help, find your state and proceed to the Employment section.
Rocket Lawyer can also help you find a labor lawyer to assist with unemployment or workers compensation matters.
Labor Lawyers of Dunn & Sheldrick, PS
Oregon and Washington State
Labels: labor law, state benefits, unemployment, unemployment benefit, unemployment insurance
