Unemployment Claims Questions and Answers
Monday October 27, 2008
Getting through to an unemployment office seems to be getting harder and harder. One unemployed worker told me, "I had to call more than 20 times to get through to my state unemployment office! I just sat there in front of the TV and called over and over." Another commented on my unemployment extension blog post, saying, "I put my extension in, but no one could get through the phone lines in Michigan for days. When I finally got through, I was told that I would receive the extension, but something was wrong with my payment."
Do you have a problem with your unemployment claim? Are you having difficulty navigating the unemployment system to get answers? Here are frequently asked questions and answers on unemployment claim issues, from career and employment experts, that will help you collect unemployment benefits and handle glitches in the process.
Review these unemployment claim questions and answers for information on why you didn't get your unemployment check, how to get in touch with the unemployment office, and how to get help if you can't find answers to your questions.
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hi! my name is margaret a. jones i have the extended benifits but i havent got any benifits on my card for 3 weeks why?
This would be the third week in a row that my checks have been returned to sender. I have contacted the post office, and they have not given me an explanation. I would like the funds directed towards the automatic deposit account once it is established.
Good to see all kinds of unemployment information in one place. It is still confusing how Feb 2009 stimulus package will affect our unemployment benefits and would like to see more articles.
Here is another useful guide that provides a step by step guide explaining how to file for unemployment benefits
http://fileunemployment.org/file-for-unemployment
Here’s a page that lists links to how to file for unemployment for each state. Hopefully it is useful:
http://www.how2dothings.com/how-to-file-for-unemployment-in-the-united-states-545.html
Worked for two years, now I just find out that employer nver paid SS or any other deductions and he desapear.
Are there any assistance?
If I am claiming unemployment in Arkansas and moved to Florida, do I need to transfer to Florida or keep claiming in Arkansas until I find work?
My hours were cut from full time 40 hours down to 30 hours a week. I know if work 3 10 hour days I would be eligible for one day of unemployment benefits. However, my company will not allow this, so my question is what if I quit and use the arguement that the pay I get out of 30 hours a week is not enough to live off of, which is true, its not…Does this qualify me for unemployment benefits, or will they say work was available and you denied it?
can a person tranfer his unemployment from one state to a nother if so how i an loosing home and all here in hillsdale and feel else were may be better for me also i an 57 and feel this doesnt help the va beleve they may be able to guide me
I am on a FMLA, without pay, am I eligible for unemployment payments? I am caring for my parent who is disable.
how many extended benefits do you get?
while filing on line i cannot find my profession in the drop down box. i am an automotive service technician. what would i file under if this is not available? please help fast.
I got married and quit my job and moved to canada. Am I entitled to unemployment checks until i find a job in canada??
Can I receive unemployment benefits if, the company moves to a location that is further 100/miles to/from used to be 70miles to/from. I used to carpool which saved on gas but now the carpool person accepted another position and can’t carpool anymore.
My wife is taking a job in another state and I must leave my job. Am I entitled to benefits.
When you move with a spouse who has a new job some states provide “following spouse” unemployment benefits. I’d check with both your current state and the new one to see if you’re covered – info should be on the state unemployment web site.
Can you get unemployment benefits if your company moves within state? my commute is insanely long. especially with the traffic around here.
If your job involuntary moves you out of state and I decide to quit because I have a family and a morgage to up keep, can I receive unemployment?
After 20 years with the same company , my hours have been cut to 12 hours a week minimum wage. Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?