UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS TO GO UP IN 2002.

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California's unemployment insurance benefits will increase by $100 a week for claims filed on or after Jan. 1.

The new maximum weekly benefit will rise to 45 percent, not to exceed $330. After the initial increase, the maximum weekly benefit will increase by $40 each year until 2005.

Other changes include:

* Individuals who are available only for part-time work are now eligible for UI benefits.

* Receiving payments from an employer due...