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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes/Letters Interviews/Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching Unemployment insurance is going to fall off a cliff at the end of December. In addition to the tax cuts which will expire, and the spending cuts that will impact government programs, federal extended unemployment benefits, which provide all long-term unemployment compensation, will expire on December 29, 2012. The Unemployment Cliff In the past, when benefits were in danger of expiring, unemployment was gradually cut back and unemployed workers could continue to collect benefits until they ran out of the tier they were on. It's different this year. Unemployment 2013 In order for unemployed workers to received extended benefits and additional weeks of unemployment beyond their state benefits Congress would have to pass new legislation to cover 2013. About.com Video: What Is an Unemployment Extension? In December the EUC program is scheduled to expire. What that means is that unless congress acts to reauthorize the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program no EUC benefits will be payable to any worker effective January 1, 2013. What to Do When Unemployment Runs Out Here's information on where to get help when your unemployment checks run out, including federal and state government assistance, local organizations which may be able to help, and where to find job search assistance. Search Related Topics:  assistance for unemployed workers  running out of unemployment  when unemployment runs out Related Searches Job Employment Job Postings Job Placement Job Search Jobs Job Careers Featured Articles   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Start a Job Search Best Sites for Job Listings Interview Questions and Answers Most Common Interview Mistakes Resume and Letter Examples   Follow me on: Advertisement