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Analysis of UI Benefits in Ohio (Research Report)
Author(s): Wayne VromanPosted to Web: July 30, 2008

This report examines benefit payments in Ohio’s unemployment insurance (UI) program. The report compares average recipiency rates and replacement rates with national averages over the past four decades. It then reviews detailed aspects of benefit recipiency including monetary eligibility, first payment rates, benefit duration and replacement rates. The report identifies four areas where access to benefits could be broadened: reduced base period earnings requirements, enhanced eligibility for part-time workers, establishment of worksharing and establishment of self-employment assistance.

Publication Date: July 30, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

Weathering Job Loss: Unemployment Insurance (Series/New Safety Net)
Author(s): Margaret SimmsPosted to Web: July 16, 2008

Low-wage jobs are often characterized by uncertainty and unpredictable gaps in employment. A majority of workers in these jobs do not have access to the temporary income of unemployment insurance to tide them over when they suffer a job loss. This summary outlines recommendations for updating the program by extending benefits to more workers through changes in eligibility rules and establishing more uniform periods of benefit receipt.

Publication Date: July 16, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

When Traditional Asset Building Is Not Enough (Series/New Safety Net)
Author(s): Jessica Gordon NembhardPosted to Web: July 16, 2008

This paper is a response to New Safety Net Paper 7, "Enabling Families to Weather Emergencies and Develop: The Role of Assets," by Signe-Mary McKernan and Caroline Ratcliffe.

Publication Date: July 16, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

Weathering Job Loss - Summary (Series/New Safety Net)
Author(s): Margaret SimmsPosted to Web: July 16, 2008

Low-wage jobs are often characterized by uncertainty and unpredictable gaps in employment. A majority of workers in these jobs do not have access to the temporary income of unemployment insurance to tide them over when they suffer a job loss. This summary outlines recommendations for updating the program by extending benefits to more workers through changes in eligibility rules and establishing more uniform periods of benefit receipt.

Publication Date: July 16, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

Comment on "Enabling Families to Weather Emergencies and Develop" (Series/New Safety Net)
Author(s): Edward N. WolffPosted to Web: July 16, 2008

This paper is a response to New Safety Net Paper 7, "Enabling Families to Weather Emergencies and Develop: The Role of Assets," by Signe-Mary McKernan and Caroline Ratcliffe.

Publication Date: July 16, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

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