VERIFY: No, the unemployment rate will not be impacted if you keep requesting benefits but are no longer qualified
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics excludes self-employed workers and anyone who has run out of benefits. Author: Erica Proffer Updated: 6:52 PM CDT July 22, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Question: “Will the unemployment rate be higher if those out of work and no longer qualified for benefits file claims away?” Sources: U.S. Department of Labor Result: False: The unemployment rate is not impacted by people filing claims even if they’re not qualified or have run out of benefits Context: Texas had more people file for unemployment recently than any other state...
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