Here's what laid off workers need to know when applying for unemployment benefits
Squawk BoxTo receive and keep receiving unemployment benefits, you have to be able to work and actively be seeking new employment, Evermore said.
States have different ways of making sure you're looking for work, she added. In some cases, you'll be responsible for keeping a log of work search efforts on your own, and in other states, you'll have to call in to the state unemployment office and share what jobs you've applied to on a regular basis.When you apply for benefits, make sure you learn about how to fulfil any requirements in your state.Yes, Evermore said.
When you start to get unemployment payments, your state will typically give you the option to have taxes withheld. "I'd always take that option," Evermore said. "You could be in for a long spell of unemployment and then get hit with a big tax bill."In the third quarter of 2022, the average weekly unemployment benefit was around
. But there's a large range in the payments by state. For example, in Washington state, the benefit was nearly $600 during that period. In West Virginia, it was about $305."Unemployment insurance isn't the only program in the world," said Evermore, adding those who are out-of-work can also try applying for
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