Originally posted by Flashman
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In June 2013 there were 4,648 Brits and 3,664 Americans claiming unemployment benefit known as Hartz IV.
While this accounts for less than one percent of the total number receiving the benefit, the percentage of British and American expats who claim while being fit for work is higher than the national average.
Of the British claimants, 87 percent were fit for employment whereas 83 percent of Americans claimants who get benefits were able to work. The national figure is 73 percent.
While this accounts for less than one percent of the total number receiving the benefit, the percentage of British and American expats who claim while being fit for work is higher than the national average.
Of the British claimants, 87 percent were fit for employment whereas 83 percent of Americans claimants who get benefits were able to work. The national figure is 73 percent.
(* these figures were for 2013 and 2014 has shown an increase, figures to come if I can be bothered translating the PDFs I have)
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