Unemployment payments can be tricky to understand because each state has its own rules and payment schedules.

WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S.

Millions of people could be eligible for $3,000 more dollars in unemployment benefits if a new bill is passed and signed into law.

Unemployment has been rising in Massachusetts, with recent data showing the state's jobless rate at 4.8% in December.