Jobless Benefits
/ˈdʒɒbləs ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Government-provided monetary assistance to individuals who are unemployed and seeking work.
She applied for jobless benefits after losing her job due to company downsizing.
Forms
- jobless benefits
- jobless benefit
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with unemployment benefits, jobless benefits specifically emphasize aid provided during periods of involuntary unemployment.
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