How to Apply for Unemployment and What Benefits to Expect

With more businesses shutting their doors, layoffs are becoming a fact of life. If you’re eligible for the $1,200 check the government is sending out, that will help you manage financially. Plus, you may also be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits.

It’s never been easy to apply for unemployment. You need to navigate a system that involves long waiting times and a decent amount of paperwork. In fact, people often hold off applying to see if they can land a new job in the meantime. These, though, are not normal times. The likelihood is that there are few (if any) other jobs that you can even apply for.