Unemployment Maximum Benefits

[Ksheed]

Interesting website: http://www.savingtoinvest.com/2015-vs-2014-maximum-weekly-unemployment-benefits-by-state/

Check out how your state stacks up against others.

[Rennhack]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

State	2015 Weekly Max	# Sites	Score
Pennsylvania	$573	5	2,865
Illinois	$413	6	2,478
New Jersey	$646	3	1,938
New York	$420	4	1,680
South Carolina	$326	4	1,304
Minnesota	$629	2	1,258
Ohio	$564	2	1,128
Michigan	$362	3	1,086
North Carolina	$350	3	1,050
Texas	$454	2	908
Virginia	$454	2	908
Nebraska	$362	2	724
Massachusetts	$698	1	698
Georgia	$330	2	660
Washington	$637	1	637
Connecticut	$590	1	590
Florida	$275	2	550
Tennessee	$275	2	550
Alabama	$265	2	530
Louisiana	$247	2	494
Iowa	$459	1	459
Arkansas	$451	1	451
California	$450	1	450
Maryland	$430	1	430
New Hampshire	$427	1	427
Kansas	$420	1	420
Wisconsin	$370	1	370
Missouri	$320	1	320
Arizona	$240	1	240
Mississippi	$235	1	235

[Ksheed]

Rennhack,

What is the "score" supposed to signify? It appears that it is max payout x #Sites. What is the relevance of that?

[Rennhack]

If there is one nuclear reactor in the state with 24 month fuel, you have a lower chance of getting an outage in that state.  If there are six nuclear plants, each with 2 units on 18 month cycles, well... your chances of getting to draw unemployment from that state would be better.  So, best chance of getting unemployment from that state times the most $$ you can draw = Best score.  Is it arbitrary?  Sure.  Did I include ratings from our rate a site? Nope.  Do I know that YOU have a  guaranteed job in Massachusetts every period, and can knock down $700 a week in unemployment, so its a best option for YOU? No. The Max payout is listed, the # of sites is listed, make your own choice.  That's why the data is there.  This is just a tool.  Much like me. 

[61nomad]

You forgot Washington at $637

[Ksheed]

If there is one nuclear reactor in the state with 24 month fuel, you have a lower chance of getting an outage in that state.  If there are six nuclear plants, each with 2 units on 18 month cycles, well... your chances of getting to draw unemployment from that state would be better.  So, best chance of getting unemployment from that state times the most $$ you can draw = Best score.  Is it arbitrary?  Sure.  Did I include ratings from our rate a site? Nope.  Do I know that YOU have a  guaranteed job in Massachusetts every period, and can knock down $700 a week in unemployment, so its a best option for YOU? No. The Max payout is listed, the # of sites is listed, make your own choice.  That's why the data is there.  This is just a tool.  Much like me. 

Now it makes sense. I wasn't following your line of thinking on it. Thanks.

[Rennhack]

You forgot Washington at $637

Perhaps you should look again.

Washington    $637    1    637

[Content1]

There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.

[HydroDave63]

There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.

Iowa...those add-ons must be to cover the rising buffet prices 

[Bonds 25]

New York is STILL $420.....WOW. Just going off the top of my head it seems there hasn't been an increase in at least 10 years. Such a horrible state and I don't miss it at all.......besides Ralph Wilson Stadium.

[shiine8]

Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.

[Rennhack]

There are add-ons not in the list,   Iowa is listed as $459, I draw $511.

Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.

It's not meant to be all inclusive for each persons specific situation (i.e. dependants), its a general guidance tool.

[SloGlo]

Massachusetts also pays an additional $25. per dependant up to three.

as meghan trainor says, it's all about that base... 

[hamsamich]

http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/pdf/uilawcompar/2015/monetary.pdf

finally found this again.