Are You About to Lose Your Unemployment?

It’s no secret that the economic downturn has hit many people very hard. Lack of employment has been a major issue, and unemployment has become a staple in many New Jersey households.

But, according to a story on nj.com, more than 26,000 New Jerseyans could have unemployment benefits taken away, and the same prospect is a possibility for more than 100,000 residents by the end of the year. It has to do with a glitch in a federal law called the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. The law extends federal unemployment benefits, but only until Dec. 29, unless Congress votes to extend the program.

Are you a Jefferson resident who may lose your unemployment benefits? Are you searching for a job but having a hard time finding one? We’d like to tell your story. Reach out to me at susan.toth@patch.com so we can talk further.