The Unemployment Law Project has offices in Seattle and Spokane, Washington and provides free legal assistance to those who have been denied unemployment benefits or have had trouble collecting on their benefits. They currently help those who have a Washington State UI claim.
Here are some links to help US, UK and Australian Unemployment Benefits. How to Collect Unemployment Benefits (USA) State Unemployment Offices (USA) Applying for Job Seekers Benefits (UK) Locating a Job Centre Office (UK) Applying for Centrelink Benefits (Australia)
When you’ve been let go your first and most obvious concern is the loss of your income – but another great concern should be your health insurance. Heaven forbid you were to get into an accident or get very ill. An emergency room visit can cost you anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. COBRA [...]
According to the IRS website, for the 2009 Tax Year those receiving unemployment insurance benefits from the federal government will receive a tax break. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits an individual receives in 2009 are tax free. This provision applies only to benefits received in 2009: [...]
by B.U.S. on December 31, 2009