Asked by Nicholas Vargas on May 08, 2024
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Which of the following will most likely qualify for unemployment compensation benefits?
A) A new college graduate who cannot find work despite a desperate job search
B) An unemployed coal miner who has been receiving benefits for the past six months
C) A former retail clerk who quit her job because the boss was too demanding
D) A spot welder who has just gotten his first "pink slip" in the mail after ten years of continuous employment
E) An accountant who was fired from his last position for drinking alcohol on the job
Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Payments made to individuals who are temporarily out of work, providing financial support during unemployment.
Pink Slip
Informal term for the notice of dismissal given to an employee.
College Graduate
An individual who has received a degree from a college or university, indicating the completion of a specific program of study.
- Understand the limitations of official unemployment statistics.
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Madhav RawatMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
D) A spot welder who has just gotten his first "pink slip" in the mail after ten years of continuous employment is most likely to qualify for unemployment compensation benefits because they were laid off through no fault of their own, which is a common criterion for eligibility.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the limitations of official unemployment statistics.