Brass is made of copper and zinc. Bronze is made of copper and tin. These are nickel-free and beautiful all by themselves. Bare metals or oxidized metals are nickel-free, and beautiful to wear. Modern-day brass is not produced with lead, although it never hurts to ask.
Jobless Claims. DEFINITION of 'Jobless Claims'. The number of people who are filing or have filed to receive unemployment insurance benefits, as reported weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Common Reasons for Claim Denial. One of the most common reasons that workersâ compensation claims are denied is that the claim was not reported or filed on time. The law requires that a worker report the claim immediately, sometimes within a matter of days. And the employer must inform the state and/or their workersâ compensation insurance carrier just as quickly.