The study by AlixPartners estimates that the cost of outsourcing manufacturing labor to China will catch up to the labor costs in the U.S. by 2015.
Pennsylvania state law sets the absolute maximum length of time you can receive state unemployment benefits at 26 weeks. However, some claimants won't qualify for 26 weeks of unemployment payments because of the wages earned in their base years.
If youâre laid off, you automatically qualify for state unemployment benefits. Payment levels are determined by how much you made, up to state-imposed limits. Typically, you can expect to receive about $293 a week for 46 weeks. If you live in a state with a high jobless rate (6% or more), youâll get 59 weeks. Filing can be done without leaving the house. Opt to file online if offered, since phone wait times can be lengthy. In most cases, it takes two to three weeks after you file to receive your first benefit payment.