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.
The Mass Claims program streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers faced with layoffs, whether permanent or temporary, of ten or more employees at one time. Employers can submit basic worker information on behalf of their employees to initiate claims for unemployment benefits.