Covid cases are spiking in some parts of the U.S., and the highly contagious omicron variant is expected to fuel another virus wave headed into winter.
In New York, some restaurants and Broadway performances closed temporarily this week. The positivity rate in the city doubled to 7.8% over three days, from Dec. 9 to 12.
Restaurants outside New York have had to shut their doors, too.
That same dynamic may soon affect a broader swath of Americans. Omicron is more contagious than the delta variant, and cases are doubling roughly every two days.
Workers who lose hours or their jobs may be wondering: Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
For many, the answer is yes.
However, the U.S. unemployment system has ample nuances and complex rules,
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