unemployment office
nounUK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈɒfɪs/
US /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈɔːfɪs/
A place where people go to get help when they do not have a job.
After losing his job, Tom went to the unemployment office to ask for help.
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2. A government agency that pays money to people without jobs.
The unemployment office sent her a check every month.
3. A service where people can look for new jobs.
The unemployment office listed several openings at local shops.
4. A place that helps people learn new skills for work.
He took a free computer class at the unemployment office.