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National Unemployment Insurance Program

The National Unemployment Insurance Program is a government initiative designed to provide temporary financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, such as layoffs. Funded by employer taxes, this program helps unemployed individuals meet basic needs while they search for new jobs. Benefits vary by state, both in amount and duration, and applicants typically need to prove their job-seeking efforts. The aim of the program is to support economic stability by helping individuals transition back into the workforce and by maintaining consumer spending during times of unemployment.