Compensation usually comes in the form of weekly payments ... so you're better off filing a claim. National statistics for average unemployment payments don't tell us much, since your payment will ...

receive an IRS Form 1099-G showing the benefits collected from unemployment insurance, or get notified by their employer that a claim has been filed while the victim is still employed. Steps to Take ...

Lost your job? Wondering if you qualify for UIF benefits? We break it all down: Who can claim, how to apply, and what to expect.