U.S. Labor Department halts one of three federal unemployment programs for Vermonters
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MONTPELIER â One of three federal programs that pays unemployment benefits to Vermonters has been curtailed in the Green Mountain State by the U.S. Department of Labor, according to Gov. Phil Scottâs office. In a press release, Scott said the administration learned at 5:52 p.m. Friday that the Extended Benefit program, intended for unemployed workers whose standard 26-week benefits have run out, will be shut off as of Saturday, Dec. 19. Based on Vermont Department of Labor data, that will directly affect 885 people who filed in t...
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