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Business Services Business Services > Unemployment Issues Trade Readjustment Allowances printer friendly     U.S. Dept of Labor - Trade Readjustment Allowances:  The Federal Trade Act provides special benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program to those who were laid off or had hours reduced because their employer was adversely affected by increased imports from other countries. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) provides special benefits under the NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTA-TAA) program to those who were laid off or had hours reduced because their employer was adversely affected by increased imports from Mexico or Canada or because their employer shifted production to either of these countries. These benefits include paid training for a new job, and financial help in making a job search in other areas or relocation to an area where jobs are more plentiful. Those who qualify may be entitled to weekly TRA after their unemployment compensation is exhausted.  (FULL TEXT VERSION)   Home | Business Services | Job Seekers | Training Providers | News & Events | WIB | About Us | Contact Us