Which one of the following people will most likely qualify for unemployment compensation benefits?
A) a new college graduate who CANNOT find work despite a desperate job search
B) an unemployed coal miner who has been receiving benefits for the past six months
C) a former retail clerk who quit her job because the boss was too demanding
D) a spot welder who has just gotten his layoff notice in the mail after ten years of continuous employment

Question

Which one of the following people will most likely qualify for unemployment compensation benefits?  
A) a new college graduate who CANNOT find work despite a desperate job search 
B) an unemployed coal miner who has been receiving benefits for the past six months 
C) a former retail clerk who quit her job because the boss was too demanding 
D) a spot welder who has just gotten his layoff notice in the mail after ten years of continuous employment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spot welder who has just gotten a layoff notice after continuous employment for ten years is eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. They lost their job due to factors beyond their control, and they meet the requirement of having a recent work history. The new college graduate has not worked long enough to establish a work history, and the former retail clerk quit voluntarily, which makes them ineligible. The unemployed coal miner has already been receiving benefits for six months, but further eligibility would depend on their situation and the specific requirements of their state's unemployment compensation program.

Which One of the Following People Will Most Likely Qualify