Category: Benefits

Over the years, the U.S. government helped millions of people who unexpectedly find themselves jobless through the unemployment benefits program. This program is administered at the state level and funded by FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) and SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) taxes. But you may wonder whether independent contractors or self-employed people can receive… Read more

The origin of the Moor people belongs to the Muslim population of Al-Andalus, present Portugal, and Spain. The word Moor is a Latin word that derives from the term Maurus used by the Romans to compare the western portion (now Algeria) and the northeastern portion (present-day Morocco). You can be a part of this Moorish… Read more

Sickness is never a happy feeling, but taking care of someone can give you satisfaction and peace. And if the person needing help is family, looking out for them can also be a great way to spend time with them. However, it is not always that you enjoy attending to the person needing care as… Read more

Although lately, the federal government has implemented various welfare programs, local governments have always offered financial assistance and job-finding assistance to jobless people. These programs are very similar in each state and in many cases, the eligibility requirements are the same, however, as is well known, each state has its own regulations and therefore has… Read more

Many people when they lose their jobs feel that their world falls apart since this is everyone’s livelihood as adults. However, not everything is lost, if you have lost your job and are a North Carolina resident, you can apply for unemployment benefits with the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES). Although being unemployed… Read more

In 1998, Congress amended the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), and even though it has been codified through various provisions of the United States Code, the current form dates from 1994 (before the amendment). Since veterans have served their country, Congress has passed numerous laws to recognize their sacrifice and all that goes with it.… Read more