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.
Unemployment insurance is temporary income for. eligible workers who become unemployed through no. fault of their own and who are ready, willing, and able. to work and have sufficient wages in covered. employment. In New York State, the funding for unemployment. insurance benefits comes from taxes paid by. employers.