knowledge test : national insurance for unemployed Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the name and date of the national insurance legislation responsible for unemployment?
A
National Insurance Act Pt 2 (Unemployment) 1911
2
Q
Who made contributions and for how much?
A
- Employer, worker and govt contribute into insurance fund
- each paying 2 and1/2d per week.
3
Q
What types of industry and worker was covered by unemployment insurance?
A
Building, ship-building (insured trades)
4
Q
How many workers were covered by national insurance for unemployment?
A
2.25m
5
Q
What sorts of unemployment was the legislation designed to cover?
A
Cyclical, frictional and seasonal – short-term
6
Q
How much unemployment benefit would an insured worker receive and for how long?
A
7s/week for 15 weeks
