What was the unemployment rate in October 2009?

What was the unemployment rate in October 2009?

10.2 percent
In October, the unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage point to 10.2 percent, the highest rate since April 1983.

Why did unemployment go up in 2009?

In 2009, strong growth in productivity allowed firms to lay off large numbers of workers while holding output relatively steady. Over the course of the year, unemployment rose rapidly, while GDP remained relatively flat, or near zero growth.

How many people were in the labor force in October 2009?

The employment-population ratio continued to decline in October, falling to 58.5 percent. (See table A-1.) The number of persons working part time for economic reasons (sometimes referred to as involuntary part-time workers) was little changed in October at 9.3 million.

What was the unemployment rate in November 2009?

December 08, 2009 In November, both the number of unemployed persons, at 15.4 million, and the unemployment rate, at 10.0 percent, edged down. At the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of unemployed persons was 7.5 million, and the jobless rate was 4.9 percent.

What happens when you file for unemployment when you have a baby?

As long as you are not working full time and are able to work, you are eligible for benefits. If you file a claim for the week you give birth, you should indicate that you were not available for work that week. Your name will remain in the system until your doctor says you can return to work.

Do you have to certify for unemployment after giving birth?

You do have to certify, under oath, to the unemployment office, for each week that you are collecting benefits, that you are able to work and have made efforts to look for work. Those efforts don’t have to be huge, but they can’t be nothing, either. Subject: Re:Collecting Unemployment after giving birth?

How does being pregnant affect your unemployment benefits?

If you are unable to work because you are pregnant, you may be covered by disability insurance instead of unemployment benefits. For example, if your doctor has ordered you on bed rest, you would not be immediately available to work, and therefore would not be eligible for employment.

December 08, 2009 In November, both the number of unemployed persons, at 15.4 million, and the unemployment rate, at 10.0 percent, edged down. At the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of unemployed persons was 7.5 million, and the jobless rate was 4.9 percent.

As long as you are not working full time and are able to work, you are eligible for benefits. If you file a claim for the week you give birth, you should indicate that you were not available for work that week. Your name will remain in the system until your doctor says you can return to work.

You do have to certify, under oath, to the unemployment office, for each week that you are collecting benefits, that you are able to work and have made efforts to look for work. Those efforts don’t have to be huge, but they can’t be nothing, either. Subject: Re:Collecting Unemployment after giving birth?

Can a pregnant woman collect unemployment before her due date?

Follow this outline for clues and tips. Collecting unemployment benefits for pregnancy alone is not a viable reason to rest at home before your due date. However, expectant women can qualify while healthy and active, depending on the basis they no longer have a job. Eligibility is realistic, provided you meet all five universal criteria.