Originally Posted by
grnbkrevenge
Mason, while this guy sounds lazy let's not throw everyone who gets UI into the same pile. It is Unemployment *Insurance*. IOW, you're paying in while you work so that you have coverage if you lose your job. It's not welfare.
I don't criticize someone who files an insurance claim when their car gets smashed into.
Again, lazy is not cool. But not all UI recipients are lazy.
The employer pays UI, not the employee. It is a form of welfare that MANY abuse. I'll add that it does get you over the hump and does help many people but since it is a source of income you will have to pay taxes on it come April 15th.