<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Unemployment Unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unemployment Unlocked]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:02:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Your Unemployment Check Won't Be What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech workers are finding out the hard way Let's start with a number: $450. That's the maximum weekly unemployment benefit in California — one of the most expensive states in the country, and home to Silicon Valley. If you're a software engineer who just got handed a layoff notice, $450 a week isn't a safety net. It's a speed bump. This wasn't the original plan When Congress enacted unemployment insurance through the Social Security Act of 1935, the intent was straightforward: benefits should...]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/post/your-unemployment-check-won-t-be-what-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6ece4e83f690c1765aeae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:49:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d0a21_0a35074283294fac9574653af64fa5f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Partlow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Just Machine Took My Job: A Case for the AI Adjustment Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember Donald Fagen's 1982 song IGY? It painted this gloriously optimistic picture of the future — a world of spandex jackets, solar-powered cities, and a "Just Machine to make big decisions, programmed by fellows with compassion and vision." We were supposed to be gliding into a golden age where technology solved everything and nobody had to worry too much about, you know, working. (If you have no idea who Donald Fagen or Steely Dan is, stop what you're doing, look up IGY — or really, any...]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/post/the-just-machine-took-my-job-a-case-for-the-ai-adjustment-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af7152de5ad9153e0c143c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:27:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d0a21_45c320851bdf4da48f3aee338d6e3473~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Partlow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step-by-Step: Navigating Unemployment Claims Effectively]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the unemployment claims process can feel overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the system. Whether you have recently lost your job or are facing a temporary layoff, understanding how to file a claim effectively is crucial. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. Along the way, it provides practical tips and insider insights from inside the unemployment system. Important:  Unemployment rules vary by state....]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/post/step-by-step-navigating-unemployment-claims-effectively</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996805e7b02767d86633918</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d0a21_02b4eecc938a4e2fb4f25cddf2fd24d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Partlow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Unemployment Insurance: A Simple Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing your job is stressful enough without having to navigate a system that feels like it was designed to confuse you. I spent over 20 years working inside state unemployment agencies — and another decade helping states modernize their systems. I've seen what works, what trips people up, and what the agency is actually looking for when they review your claim. This guide is my attempt to cut through the noise and give you a straight-up, honest explanation of how unemployment insurance really...]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/post/understanding-unemployment-insurance-a-simple-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996805cf797687350e77b43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d0a21_4791201aebe44c0a954da6e2b20def4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Partlow</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Know Your Rights: What Every Unemployment Claimant Should Understand]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you file for unemployment insurance, you're not just submitting a form and hoping for the best. You're entering a legal process with real rights and protections — and knowing them can make the difference between receiving the benefits you've earned and walking away empty-handed. A person examining unemployment insurance paperwork for clarity and understanding. After more than 30 years working in unemployment insurance, first on the state agency side and now in system modernization, I've...]]></description><link>https://www.unemploymentunlocked.com/post/your-rights-as-an-unemployment-insurance-claimant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69968055658df599f4fd357c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7d0a21_65931357a35647a7961135e710a88663~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>John Partlow</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>