Hidden unemployment and unemployment benefits (1 Viewer)

[Aesytic]

Do the hidden unemployed receive unemployment benefits? They aren't actually counted as unemployed, but does that mean they don't receive these benefits?

 

[Mdzabakly]

arnt they mostly disabled people ? and therefore get disability paymens

 

[Aesytic]

i think that's hard-core unemployment...i'm referring to people who just choose not to actively seek work, and thus aren't counted in unemployment figures

 

[townie]

I didn't do economics so dunno how your defining hidden unemployment - but the statistical definition of unemployment is different to the criteria used to determine if somebody gets the unemployment benefit.

 

[lpower3]

Yeah they do

 

[townie]

i think that's hard-core unemployment...i'm referring to people who just choose not to actively seek work, and thus aren't counted in unemployment figures

I think it's a requirement of the newstart allowance that to continue to receive it you have to prove that you've looked for/applied for jobs and would therefore be counted as unemployed.

 

[Bored_of_HSC]

Do the hidden unemployed receive unemployment benefits? They aren't actually counted as unemployed, but does that mean they don't receive these benefits?

I don't think they do. But they probably get some other transfer payements (?)

What's the context of this question?

 

[Aesytic]

oh, ok, thanks guys!

and to bored_of_HSC, i was looking at a question that asked about economic effects of an increase in the participation rate, and the thought sort of came to me...

 

[get_back23]

hidden unemployment are those that are discouraged from seeking jobs, but want a job.
THis means they are jobless i.e. low income.
Most 'unemployment' benefit have criterias based upon the level of income you earn, so yes they do get welfare payments

 

[RishBonjour]

they get welfare payments, hidden unemployment = not unemployed

 

[JoeyDW]

i thought the only way you get paid my centrelink is if you show that you're actively looking for work regularly?