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Unemployment Benefits
Payments made by a government, state, or other authorized body to people drawing unemployment.
1,323 Questions
Can you collect unemployment benefits if you collect Social Security?
Yes, if you meet eligibility requirements for both programs.
New York repealed the Social Security offset regulations that reduced unemployment compensation for people who were claiming both benefits. Both Social Security and the State of New York allow workers to collect unemployment and Social Security at the same time without applying a penalty to either check.
How do you win an an unemployment appeal?
If the state didn't automatically notify you of the results and what you can expect, contact them. Sometimes things get lost in the shuffle.
Generally speaking, No. There may be extenuating circumstances depending on the state involved where you worked and the nature of the disability. Technically, you wouldn't get disability unless you were disabled and couldn't work and you couldn't receive unemployment if you were unable to work. Check your state in the Related Link below for more information.
Can you work while collecting unemployment?
I am not sure about the laws of the country in which you live, but in the UK this would be illegal. If you find work you must tell the social security office about this - if your earnings are very low form this work then the state will top them up to support you in work but you can not earn money and collect unemployment benefit at the same time.
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Some states do allow you to collect partial unemployment benefits if your earnings, in employment, started after you begin benefits, (part time employment until full time is found) are less by a certain amount or percentage. Of course, you have to keep the state apprised of your earnings. Because each state has different laws relating to this you need to consult with your own state for clarification.
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Reduced hours/pay, in some states, may also qualify you if it was different than when you were hired. So even if you are still working for the same employer, benefits may be possible.
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Yes, But the monies that you earn will be deducted from your unemployment check. Your new employer will have to let them know how many hours and how much their paying you.
What constitutes self-employment for eligibility for unemployment benefits?
Under normal circumstances, a person operating as a sole proprietor (an unincorporated business owned by one person) would not be eligible for unemployment benefits. This includes most independent contractors, freelance workers, or anyone else who receives a 1099 instead of the standard W-2. However, if the business is structured as an S corporation (a small business that is a separate entity from its owners) and the individual is listed on the payroll as a salaried employee, then they may be eligible for unemployment in most states.
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed March 27, though, self-employed and gig workers who can no longer work due to the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for unemployment benefits.
Contact your state's unemployment office to find out more information and file your claim if you need to.
If you cannot work due to a injury can you file for unemployment?
In that situation, technically you'd get disability rather than unemployment. The two are often handled through the same agency, though.
Can you collect unemployment in California if you are fired?
Yes, if the firing was for no fault of your own.
Can you collect unemployment more than once in one year?
Unlimited but they have rules. You can't just work one month and expect to get six months of unemployment. You can only draw against the money the business has paid into it. It's not automatic - the business can object to you receiving benefits. There are other rules that might prevent you from collecting it.
Can you draw Social Security and still draw unemployment in Wisconsin?
Yes. You can draw Social Security retirement benefits and Wisconsin unemployment benefits at the same time. If you are on Social Security disability, you're taking a risk because state of Wisconsin requires all unemployment recipients to be willing and able to accept full-time work. This creates a conflict, because you're generally not eligible for Social Security disability benefits if you're capable of full-time work.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development requires you provide your Social Security number, or they won't process your claim (authorized under Internal Revenue Code of 1954, 26 U.S.C. 85, Sections 6011(a), 6050(b), 6109(a), P.L. 98-369, Section 1137(a)(1) and under Wisconsin Statute Section 108.04(2)(e)). The rules clearly state that they will share information about your claim with other government agencies to determine how unemployment affects other benefits you may receive, such as Medicaid and food stamps.
The conflict between simultaneously claiming to be incapable of "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA), which generally translates to full-time work, and contractually agreeing you're willing to accept full-time work (under Wisconsin rules) in exchange for unemployment compensation, has the potential to trigger a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), which may result in the SSA determining you no longer meet disability requirements.
If you believe your circumstances may create an exception, you can call the Social Security Administration anonymously at 1-800-772-1213, explain your situation, and ask their advice.
What is the maximum percentage allowed for wage garnishment in Maryland?
There is no limit on regular income. When the IRS garnishes you, they take everything except for an amount that is exempt from levy (they will send your employer a table telling them how much they can pay you, and the rest goes to the IRS). This amount is, generally, the amount on your tax return for exemptions + standard deduction.
The table tells them how much they can pay you, that's the most important key.
For example, if you are single and paid monthly only $729 is exempt from levy, so that's what you will be paid. If you make $5,000 per month, obviously this amounts to much more than 25%.
There is no limit on how much the IRS can take out of your paycheck. There is only a limit on how much they will leave you with. Everything above that amount is sent to the IRS, which is why IRS garnishments are especially painful.
How do you report someone working under the table while collecting unemployment benefits?
To report someone working under the table to avoid paying child support is to tell your attorney if you are the person that the child support is supposed to be paid to. You may even need to file a motion for contempt of court.
Can you collect unemployment benefits again?
In most, if not all, states, to refile you have to have a work history since your last unemployment period. Sometimes the government extends the benefit period and you might be grandfathered in under the new provisions.
How long can i collect unemployment in RI?
In Connecticut you can collect unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks. Part of the stimulus plan the Federal Government has allowed an extension of 20 weeks and an additional 13 weeks for states with an unemployment rate of 6% or more, which includes CT (currently at 8%). So as of now you can collect for up to 59 weeks. The stimulus plan expires Dec 31 2009, it may or may not be extended.
Can you refuse a job while receiving unemployment in the state of Illinois?
Under certain circumstances you can refuse a job offer (i.e. it's hazardous, pay is too low, etc.) depending on what Illinois says you have to accept or not.
How is state unemployment funded?
Employers deduct a portion of employees' paychecks to deposit into an unemployment insurance fund each pay period.
In California how much money can you make and still collect unemployment?
Someone else answered a similar question, but I don't think their answer was correct. I hope this works - I have a tel interview w/EDD today and this is one of the issues. This information that I located was found at http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/Total_and_Partial_Unemployment_TPU_5.htm#Wages(Look at section A 2 within this section) Section 1279 If a claimant is unemployed, as defined above, but he/she has earnings allocated to a week claimed, and is otherwise eligible, the amount of benefits payable is calculated according to the provisions of Section 1279 of the UI Code. This section provides, in pertinent part: "(a) Each individual eligible under this chapter who is unemployed in any week shall be paid with respect to that week an unemployment compensation amount less the smaller of the following: (1) The amount of wages in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25) payable to him or her for services rendered during that week. (2) The amount of wages in excess of 25 percent of the amount of wages payable to him or her for services rendered during that week. (b) The benefit payment, if not a multiple of one dollar ($1), shall be computed to the next higher multiple of one dollar ($1)." This means that the first $25 or 25 percent (which is greater) of the wages allocated to a week will be disregarded. The amount remaining (i.e., earnings over $25 or 75 percent of the earnings, whichever is smaller) is deducted from the claimant's weekly benefit amount. If the deductible amount equals or exceeds the WBA, Section 1279 would not apply since the claimant would not be unemployed within the meaning of Section 1252. Good luck!
Can you claim unemployment benefits if you have less than 18 months working?
Most state laws require you to have an employment record during the "base period", which in most cases is the first 4 quarters in the last 5 completed quarters. Because this is a window of 15 months, if you qualify otherwise, then you would be eligible for benefits.
Can a fired or dismissed teacher draw unemployment benefits in Texas?
They might if they are discharged or otherwise lost their jobs. If, however, they are between school sessions are are assured of returning to work, they are not eligible. See the Related Link below for details.
What happens if you file for unemployment benefits and did not get paid?
There probably would be fines and/or penalties assessed by the state. Each state has its own requirements and remedies for non-compliance. Also, there are some employers who are exempt from payroll taxes (using independent contractors, like sales people, or seasonal labor, etc. in some states)
Surprisingly, yes. The state that held your last job is obligated to pay your unemployment check even if you are not in the state. Just as long as you fulfill the requirements of that state, you can collect the unemployment.
What is the maximum dollar amount of Connecticut unemployment insurance benefit?
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$405-$430 a week
What are the requirements for interstate unemployment claims?
File a unempolyment claim in your state
Register for work in the state you moved too.
Follow all the guidelines the web site says too.
Go to the local unemployment office where you live at the moment
register with them for work.
Do employees of a closed company get unemployment benefits?
Unemployment is reserved for people who lost their employment through no fault of their own, so yes. However, you do need to qualify for unemployment based on your employment history. When you apply for benefits they will advise you if you do qualify based on your wages in the base period that they are using.
Under what conditions can you collect unemployment?
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is granted to those individuals who were laid off (usually because of lack of work) from their job. If you quit a job of your own accord, you may still be able to collect under certain conditions.
Another answer:In most states, depending on the reason you quit it IS possible to collect unemployment for quitting, such as spouse's relocation/transfer, harassment/abuse at work, hazardous conditions of employment, domestic violence, etc. Check with your own state's employment security office for clarification.Can you collect unemployment if you get a pension from another company in Arizona?
Generally you can collect both a pension and unemployment benefits, but the unemployment is usually offset by the equivalent weekly pension benefits. Each state has its own criteria regarding whether or not pensions are allowable along with unemployment, and those that do, specify only that portion of the pension the worker contributed to is not considered in the formula for offset. You also must comply with the other rules, such as ready, able, willing, and actively searching for full time employment, etc. Check with your own state for its criteria.
