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Unpacking Inequities in Unemployment Insurance

This report examines racial and economic inequities in unemployment insurance (UI) access and outcomes.

Organization: New America

Authors: Monée Fields-White, Vivian Graubard, Alberto Rodríguez Álvarez, Nikki Zeichner, Cassandra Robertson

Published Year: 2020

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Published by New America, the report analyzes how structural barriers in UI disproportionately affect marginalized communities, particularly Black and Latinx workers.

It explores issues like eligibility restrictions, administrative burdens, and historical policy decisions that contribute to inequities. The report provides recommendations for modernizing UI, including expanding access, simplifying processes, and improving outreach to underserved populations.