Unemployment Benefits: Why Aren’t Laid-Off Workers Collecting?
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Steve Boese
Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference
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In this episode of The Workplace Minute, Steve explores the disconnect between reported layoff figures and the actual experiences of unemployed workers, highlighting why so many people fail to collect unemployment benefits. Despite constant headlines warning of corporate downsizing, restructuring, and AI-driven job displacement, actual claims remain surprisingly low by historical standards.
According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, nearly 75% of unemployed individuals who had worked during the previous year never even filed an application. This episode breaks down the surprising reasons behind this massive gap, revealing how complex state regulations, employer contests, and administrative burdens create invisible barriers for workers collecting unemployment benefits.
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