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unemployment benefits

Gov. Lee Pulls Tennessee Out Of Federal Pandemic Relief For Unemployed

Blake Farmer

May 11, 2021

Gov. Bill Lee is opting Tennessee out of federal pandemic unemployment relief that’s been boosting unemployment checks by $300 a week. The extra money will no longer be available starting July 3.

Filed Under: Business, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Tennessee Unemployment, unemployment, unemployment benefits

Unemployed Tennesseans Can Soon Expect To See An Extra $600 Per Week

Samantha Max

April 14, 2020

Some Tennesseans who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive an extra $600 per week in their bank account.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Tennessee Unemployment, unemployment benefits

Audit Finds Massive Overpayments to TN Unemployed

Blake Farmer

March 28, 2013

A new audit says the state overpaid more than $73 million in unemployment benefits.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Ron Ramsey, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, unemployment benefits

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