Welcome to Unemployment
Your Guide to Successfully Navigating Unemployment
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FAQ about Unemployment Benefits in Texas
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…
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Are you required to go to work during a state of emergency?
Although we could say that we have a state of emergency worldwide, there are many situations in which the authorities can restrict free will in order to safeguard the population from a specific situation that represents a risk to citizens. In our country, there are many states that decree this type of declaration due to…
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Can you get fired for not signing a non-compete agreement?
When we enter a new job it’s very common that we have to take care of various documents and procedures, such as the pre-employment drug test, medical examination (disability cases), non-compete agreement (NCA), among others. Each of these documents is subject to its own regulations, either through federal or state laws, and although in many…
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Veterans employment opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
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.…
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Steps to request Unemployment Benefits in Georgia
Local governments grant several economic aids to their inhabitants since sometimes (for different reasons) people cannot provide the basic needs of daily life for themselves. In fact, one of the most requested assistance programs is for unemployed people, so in this opportunity, we’ll explain to you how to apply for unemployment benefits in Georgia. Like…
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Do they watch you during a pre-employment drug test?
When applying for a job, we must meet specific general requirements such as presenting our CV, identification documents, or credentials that accredit us to perform a certain job; in addition, one of the most controversial requirements when entering a job is the pre-employment drug test. Many employers decide to request this test to their applicants…
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What to do if your employer owes you money
Analysis of survey data from the last five years shows that around 2.4 million workers in the ten most populous states in the country lose approximately $8 billion annually due to minimum wage and overtime payment violations (to mention some violations of labor law). Consequently, if your employer owes you money, do not be discouraged;…
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Disability discrimination in the workplace – Examples
Currently, almost 10% of the world’s population lives with a disability, either to a greater or lesser extent. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that this percentage is increasing especially due to population growth. However, if a person has a disability, this must not deprive them of having aspirations to work or, on the contrary,…