• Unemployment benefits are benefits paid to people who have recently lost their jobs through no fault of their own, such as being fired or closing a business.

  • Unemployment benefits are often calculated as a percentage of the applicant’s average salary over the last 52-week period.
  • Pandemic-related benefits ended on September 6, 2021.
  • Compensation is usually paid by unemployment check or direct deposit.
  • Each state sets its own requirements and rules for unemployment benefits.