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.
2. Make sure you still fit the criteria for unemployment benefits. Since unemployment insurance is managed by the states, there may be different criteria for who can file a claim. The basic definition, however, is that you've lost your job due to no fault of your own (like being laid off) and are actively seeking work.