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When can unemployment benefits be claimed from 2026?

My wife is expecting our first child early next year. Since we have no one to help us, I plan to take time off work to care for my wife and child, so I would like advice on unemployment benefits.

I'm thinking that if I quit my job, I'll apply for unemployment benefits to help cover expenses while I'm not working. I've heard that from 2026, there will be some changes to unemployment benefit regulations, especially regarding when benefits can be claimed.

Therefore, I'd like to know specifically: When are unemployment benefits considered to begin? What is the benefit amount?

Also, what are the eligibility requirements? I've worked at my current company for over 3 years and have been contributing to unemployment insurance. Do I qualify?

Reader Hoa Lam

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