A range of assistance is available for workers who lose their jobs.
The federal-state unemployment insurance program pays benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed so that they can meet their financial needs.
The U.S. Department of Labor recommends turning to “One-Stop Centers,” a part of the workforce investment system that provides a range of free services such as career assessment and counseling and job training access.
Connect with One-Stop Centers for employment help .
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is the main pillar of support for unemployed workers. UI benefit payments are critically important in maintaining family income, reducing poverty and alleviating economic hardship, particularly during long-term unemployment. UI benefits assume a larger role during periods of long-term unemployment. America's workers deserve expanded unemployment insurance that covers all jobless workers and provides adequate benefits for them.
Call the Social Security Administration anytime at 800-772-1213 (TTY for the deaf: 1-800-325-0778). Service representatives are available at those numbers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the workweek.
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