Brass is made of copper and zinc. Bronze is made of copper and tin. These are nickel-free and beautiful all by themselves. Bare metals or oxidized metals are nickel-free, and beautiful to wear. Modern-day brass is not produced with lead, although it never hurts to ask.
Jobless Claims. DEFINITION of 'Jobless Claims'. The number of people who are filing or have filed to receive unemployment insurance benefits, as reported weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Claiming Unemployment in Washington State. In Washington, unemployment benefits are offered to workers who have recently lost their job through no fault of their own. Most unemployed individuals receive benefits for 13 to 26 weeks during a 52-week calendar year.