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Unemployment Benefits

Payments made by a government, state, or other authorized body to people drawing unemployment.

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If you haven't worked in 4 years and you work 2 months and get laid off. Can you draw unemployment?

Most states use a base year of eligibility as the first 4 of the last 5 complete calendar quarters before you apply for benefits.

How do you estimate unemployment benefits in California?

They use the highest paid quarter in the base period. Benefits range from $40 to $450, with the wages needed in the highest quarter to earn the highest benefits being $11,674.01, See the item "How are UI benefits calculated?" in the Related Link below.

What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Virginia?

The maximum unemployment benefit you can receive in the state of Virginia is $358. In order to receive this amount you have to have worked and earned an acceptable amount of money in the qualifying quarters.

You filed chapter 7 bankruptcy and listed the Texas workforce commission as a creditor 3 years later you are now unemployeed do you qualify for unemployment benefits?

Being a resident of Alaska I'm very qualified to answer this question. It's without much question in my mind that you'd have the right to apply for unemployment benefits under these circumstances. The fact you weren't able to pay your bills for all the life supporting purchases you were entitled to has no bearing on your entitlement. Referring to Alaska Statute 64.53.e1 and Michigan 94.142 and Public Act 192. you're actually entitled to additional monies due to the hard ships undertaken by having had to endure the Chapter 7 bankruptcy embarrassment.

If an over payment of unemployment benefits are paid back what is will happen if there is already a warrant out for you?

There are several variables in this case. First, it depends on the state where the infraction occurred. (Remember, even though the funding for such programs comes from federal funding, each state has control of dispersal of the funds, and creates it's own laws governing the dispersal of the funds) Second, if the state received the payment for the "over-pay" then it is up to the state attorney to decide through preponderance of the evidence, if this was an intentional act of fraud or theft by deception. He/she may be satisfied with the re-payment and ask for a dismissal of the charges. And lastly, The warrant has to be satisfied no matter what. Warrants do not expire. They have to be answered in the form of an arrest, or (in some states) it could be quashed. (Removed) It would be best to consult an attorney for advice on how to proceed

To what extent does the existence of unemployment benefits increase the duration of unemployment?

The increase in duration of unemployment is mainly due to the fact of jobs not being available. If 5 workers are applying for every available job, unemployment continues until the number of jobs can match the number of applicants. Some people receiving benefits may choose to collect instead of working, but even they are required to continue looking for full time employment. The benefits merely help the searchers survive until they find employment.

Do you have to take vacations days before collecting unemployment?

If you are still collecting accumulated vacation days from your former employer you are still receiving compensation for work performed. You must wait until your vacation pay expires before you can truly claim to be uncompensated.

In the state of Wisconsin can you still receive unemployment benefits if you become self employed?

No. Under the terms of the section "Common Disqualifications" in the Related Link below you could not.

How much is interstate unemployment in Texas?

Interstate unemployment is merely the agreement between the "liable state" ( the one owing the benefits because the worker worked in that state) and the "agent state" where the worker is now. The agent state, apparently Texas in this case, will assist the unemployed worker receive his benefits from the other state.

Can part time employee get unemployment benefits for maternity leave?

No one can get UI benefits who is not medically fit, available for work, and actively seeking a job. Someone absent from a part-time job close to delivery date will probably not meet those legal requirements.

Why would your pin be suspended for unemployment benefits in Georgia?

There are several reasons why your PIN would be suspended for unemployment benefits in Georgia. The Department of Labor may have deactivated your account because you are no longer eligible or you may not have completed requirements such as filling out forms or actively applying for new work.

Can unemployment benefits be transferred from Tennessee to Arizona?

Yes and no. When you leave TN your unemployment benefits will be terminated. However, you can reapply for them in Arizona. Good Luck!

Can you eventually get unemployment when denied?

It would depend on several factors. If you were denied for cause and the decision was not appealed, then probably not. If denied for lack of justification, then additional information is needed, If denied because the work history and other preliminary data was unavailable, once obtained, the outcome may be different. Remember, denials are not automatically closed, you can always appeal a decision.

Will my unemployment benefits count as income in a Minnesota bankruptcy?

That depends on your situation. If you are facing a bankruptcy in Minnesota, you need to contact an attorney who understands the law as it relates to your specific situation. It is not reasonable to expect actionable legal advice without a complete history of the circumstances surrounding your case.

If you quit a part time job so you can collect unemployment due to the loss of your primary income and your part time employer does not inform you that you will lose your unemployment benefits?

The unemployment benefits in all states are intended as insurance for the "non-voluntary" loss of employment, i.e., layoff or RIFs [Reductions in Force]

That means, with a very few exceptions for extraordinary circumstances, that if a person VOLUNTARILY QUITS a job, then that individual IS NOT ELIGIBLE for unemployment benefits.

The employer paid, payroll based, "premium" money "paid" to the states is only barely enough to cover the operation of the unemployment system offices and staff, and IS NOT the same money benefit recipients receive.

The money in a weekly unemployment check is paid by the last employer who terminated the recipient

Also, in Texas [I am unaware of other states], self-employed individuals are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Ostensibly, the reason for this is that if the self-employed individual is "out of business," then how could he pay his own unemployment benefits!

Because of the last employer having to pay the weekly unemployment benefit checks, when a terminated individual files for benefits, the claim is forwarded to the employer who is allowed to challenge the claimant's eligibility to receive payment of the benefit.

If the employer claims, and can prove, that the employee voluntarily quit, OR was FIRED FOR CAUSE, then the employer can "kill" the claim, preventing the need to have to pay the benefits, and thus preventing the ex-employee from receiving any payment.

If you are collecting nys unemployment benefits try a job for one day and find its not a good fit can you continue to collect?

You will need to report the income earned to the unemployment bureau. They will likely reduce your benefits by that amount. So, if you earned $100 your unemployment check for that week will be $100 less. Failure to report the income can result in criminal prosecution for fraud.

Will unemployment benefits be reduced if you are drawing Social Security in Alabama?

No. Alabama is not one of the 4 states that do offset unemployment with the Social Security.

Can you be denied unemployment benefits if you quit because you graduated school and moved back home to another state?

You would have to reapply in the other state.

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Another opinion"

Unless the state you were working in had very liberal unemployment laws, your question implies no work problems, no personal hardship (like a death, moving with spouse, etc.) so if for your benefit alone, most states would deny your eligibility.

Was laid off job 2 years ago can you file unemployment?

No way, if you could get money for quitting them 90% of the workers would try it. The only way would be if it was for some very extreme reason, like sexual harresment or not getting paid etc. Otherwise no. And if you haven't worked in 2 years, you don't have any money paid in tp un-employment. So in your case i would say no!!!

If you quit your job to take care of grandchild will you receive unemployment benefits?

Probably not, depending upon the state that you live in. However, if you are fired because you missed work too often, because you had to stay home and care for your grandchild, you may very well qualify for unemployment.