Some people may choose not to file unemployment claims, while others may not be eligible for benefits.

Some states like California, New York and Texas could see their unemployment funds running low.

Despite expanded eligibility, many people who are out of work because of COVID-19 can’t access federal support.

Economists say generous benefits historically can give people an incentive not to look for a new job. But those benefits also stabilize families, and could keep people at home now when social distancing is required.

The distinction matters for your personal economy and the economy at large.

After jobless claims spiked in the Great Recession, the state changed its system to pay less for a shorter duration to fewer recipients.

“It’s really a measure, I think, of worker confidence in the economy,” said Tara Sinclair of George Washington University.

As many as 23 states are unprepared for the typical recession.

The Republican proposes to fund six weeks of partially-paid maternity leave by "recapturing fraud and improper payments" in the nation's unemployment insurance system.