Lost Your Job During the COVID-19 Outbreak? Here's What You Need to Know About Filing for Unemployment

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, workers are already feeling the pain. An estimated 18% of employees have already been laid off or seen their hours cut in the past few weeks, and if business shutdowns continue, that percentage could easily climb.

If you've lost your job in the course of the COVID-19 outbreak, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits. In fact, the federal government is letting states expand eligibility for unemployment because of the widespread impact of COVID-19, so if you're out of a job, it pays to file a claim.

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