I Need a Job NOW! » Uncategorized http://www.ineedajobnow.net The home of the unemployed, underemployed, and frustrated Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:15:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Unemployment benefits in California extending to 79 weeks http://www.ineedajobnow.net/unemployment-benefits-in-california-extending-to-79-weeks/ http://www.ineedajobnow.net/unemployment-benefits-in-california-extending-to-79-weeks/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:12:47 +0000 admin http://www.ineedajobnow.net/?p=150 I am sure this will encourage people to look for jobs, right?

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

The bill, which passed on a 38-0 vote, would allow the state to draw up to $3 billion in stimulus money. Schwarzenegger is expected to sign it soon.

California is among more than a dozen high-unemployment states that need to make changes in its unemployment insurance system to qualify for the additional federal money.

The bill extends the maximum time Californians can receive benefits from 59 weeks to 79 weeks.

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