Reply #10: Once more with feeling.... [View All]

[dmallind]

initial claims numbers, like the UE rate itself and most other BLS numbers (with the exception of continuing claims - a number that gets little press or attention), have NOTHING ZIP NADA ZILCH to do with eligibility for or expiration of benefits.

You are still counted as unemployed if you run out of benefits. As long as you are looking for work of course. You can have been out of work for 10 years and not seen a UI check since Clinton was in office and you would still be counted as unemployed.