How to file for unemployment benefits if you lose your job during the coronavirus pandemic

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly The US has seen a historic spike in people applying for unemployment benefits as the coronavirus pandemic upends the economy. An incredible 6.6 million jobless claims were filed for the week ending March 28, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here's how to file for unemployment insurance benefits, whether you're laid off, furloughed, or your hours are severely reduced. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The economic turmoil caused by the coronav...