Unemployment Benefits

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Nascar1966

Do all the who are unemployed deserve unemployment benefits? My question for everyone is does a person who is getting unemployment benefits who is not trying to find a job really deserve these benefits? The other day on the news there was a person saying why should he find a job when he can make more money collecting unemployment benefits. If they are actively trying to find a job then yes they deserve to collect unemployment benefits. The one's who aren't looking for a job are just wanting that free ride. The one's who were layed off that have families to support my heart goes out to them.

you get benefits because you lost your job. it's my understanding that there are requirements that you seek employment in order to qualify for continued benefits. but, the fact remains, if you hadn't been laid off, you wouldn't be unemployed. some may not deserve it, but RIF's or closures mean you are eligible.
i found out i'm eligible. i haven't filed for them, i'm hoping to find work. i've never drawn unemployemnt in my life, and would rather work then take benefits. but if i don't find something in a few weeks, i'll file. i'm not going in a hole.