Hey, at least there is some good news out there for us overtaxed Jeresyites. NJ is in the top five States for unemployment Compensation should you be unfortunate enough to lose your job in this tough economic climate.10 States With the Highest Weekly Maximum Benefit
1. Massachusetts
Unemployment rate: 5.9%
Weekly benefit maximum: $600-$900A
Average weekly benefit: $383.77
Benefits recipient rate: 57%
2. Rhode Island
Unemployment rate: 9.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $513-$641
Average weekly benefit: $357.41
Benefits recipient rate: 43%
3. Connecticut
Unemployment rate: 6.6%
Weekly benefit maximum: $501-$576
Average weekly benefit: $310.80
Benefits recipient rate: 45%
4. New Jersey *Bada Bing!*
Unemployment rate: 6.1%
Weekly benefit maximum: $560
Average weekly benefit: $366.34
Benefits recipient rate: 57%
5. Pennsylvania
Unemployment rate: 6.1%
Weekly benefit maximum: $539-$547
Average weekly benefit: $325.06
Benefits recipient rate: 58%
6. Minnesota
Unemployment rate: 6.4%
Weekly benefit maximum: $351-$538
Average weekly benefit: $335.99
Benefits recipient rate: 39%
7. Hawaii
Unemployment rate: 4.9%
Weekly benefit maximum: $523
Average weekly benefit: $414.17
Benefits recipient rate: 42%
8. Washington
Unemployment rate: 6.4%
Weekly benefit maximum: $515
Average weekly benefit: $357.03
Benefits recipient rate: 34%
9. Illinois
Unemployment rate: 7.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $369-$511
Average weekly benefit: $297.07
Benefits recipient rate: 38%
10. Maine
Unemployment rate: 6.3%
Weekly benefit maximum: $331-$496
Average weekly benefit: $266.42
Benefits recipient rate: 31%
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