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May 20, 2021

Why long-term unemployment starts at 27 weeks

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The lack of consistency across the country as to what counts as "unsafe work" means workers are consistently denied unemployment benefits.
The lack of consistency across the country as to what counts as "unsafe work" means workers are consistently denied unemployment benefits.
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Why long-term unemployment starts at 27 weeks