Originally Posted by
rickair7777
In previous downturns, benefits have been extended longer than that, and it's a very safe assumption this time. I have a friend in CA who was recently on unemployment for 3+ years, when the economy was good. They kept paying her while she tried to find work in her field (marketing), didn't seem to want her to get a fast-food job.
I believe during the late 00s the unemployment benefits were extended to 22 months. I suspect something similar to happen here.