The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics excludes self-employed workers and anyone who has run out of benefits. Author: Erica Proffer Updated: 6:52 PM CDT July 22, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas
Question:
“Will the unemployment rate be higher if those out of work and no longer qualified for benefits file claims away?”
Sources:
U.S. Department of Labor
Result:
False: The unemployment rate is not impacted by people filing claims even if they’re not qualified or have run out of benefits
Context:
Texas had more people file for unemployment recently than any other state in the country.
The U.S. Department of Labor released unemployment numbers on Thursday for benefit week ending July 10.