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Unemployment
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on March 20, 2010
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I know absolutely nothing about unemployment benefits in IL. What are the benefits/drawbacks of being on unemployment? If we can afford to manage without it, should ...
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- Hi, even though I am from PA I think the basic guidelines for unemployment are the same in all states. In addition to the points outlined in the previous post: if you...
- I don't see the drawback. You can apply online and renew over the phone. Use the bucks to have a professional re-write your resume and get some placement services if y...
- You need to collect what is due to you. Just remember that the unemployment is taxable for federal income taxes. The thing that's bad is the first time you go in. Plan...
Reduced Work Hours and Unemployment
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on May 19, 2010
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On saturday I got a letter in the mail stating that I would be laid off from my job in 7 day slots for the following weeks.
may 28th - June 4th
July 2- July 9th
Au...
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- Talk to HR. I don't know much about all that, but in CA I know there is usually a form given to fill out, for extension of health benefits during an uncovered period....
- I have friend who would get laid off every year for 3-6 weeks and she would get unemployment for the time she was off. It is also a union and i don't know if that had ...
- In Ohio you are able to make $100 before your unemployment is effected, then the amount is reduced till you make to much to qualify. But you also have to put in a wa...
Need Advise on Unemployment and Benefits
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 28, 2008
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I am trying to help my SIL apply for unemployment and state assistance. Please dont judge. I just need a little wisdom in this area.
My SIL was working through a te...
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- Hi C., If you like doing things natural....check out this site! You can convert your entire home easily. I love all these products, especially the laundry and clean...
- If the baby is only 2 weeks old, I believe she can get disability until the baby is 6 weeks old, so she should definitely look into that.
- I collected unemployment insurance while pregnant. The unemployment office reminded me that you have to be ready and willing to work to collect.They consider the first...
Unemployment & Drug Testing
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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Should drug testing be mandatory for receiving unemployment compensation? Who should pay for that? The company that laid off the recipient?
UC is not welfare, right...
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- people on welfare should be the ones getting drug tested, not the ones drawing unemployment. And the drug testing should come from the recipients benefit award.
- In order to receive unemployment, you must first pay into it. You do not pay into welfare to receive money, therefore, drug testing shouldn't be required for unemploym...
- People on welfare or have their kids in welfare system. I think they should. I think it would clear some room for people who really really need the help. People who...
Unemployment Claim and CA Disability Claim - How Do the Two Related?
Asked by G.L. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2010
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I was laid off from my job in November and have been receiving Unemployment (UE) benefits since late November. Does any moms know how does the UE claim related to the...
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- Hi.... well they are two seperate claims... one you were working and got laid off... you and your employer has paid into that, over the time you have been working. Bei...
- Hi G., I know for a fact that you are eligible to receive the following as long as you have paid into it (you have ever worked): You will have a one week grave pei...
- I am in Canada so I don't know if the same applies, however, right now I am on CPP Disability Benefits. Since I am on this benefit I would not be eligible for UI. Same...
Unemploment Compensation
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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How long do you think a person is entitled to unemployment compensation?
Should people feel guilty about receiving this money?
Should the compensation be related dir...
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- I think people with bigger brains than me at the Labor Dept. should be calculating the average amount of time it takes to find a job in a certain economy (number of jo...
- Considering that there are currently 5 people unemployed for every 1 position open/hiring, the current 99 week unemployment benefit seems about right. There are huge n...
- I agree, you pay into so you shouldn't feel guilty about collecting if the need arises. That said, I felt like I was on welfare when I lost my job due to downsizing an...
So She WAS Fired... Now What?
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2011
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So our great American Sears Robeck and Company fired my daughter because she forgot to put the diamonds in the safe. Even though nothing was lost or stolen and it was...
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- I'm sorry, SLM. I have wondered about what happened with your daughter. I doubt that she will get either since it was still a training period. I hope she'll g...
- Unfortunately I'm going to say no, she won't get the commission and no she won't get unemployment. Most retail places have the policy that while "in-training" you don...
- She needs to call human resources and file a complaint. How can they expect her to know and follow all the rules properly when they didn't train her properly? With s...
Lose of Job
Asked by G.A. from Lakeland
on August 23, 2011
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what are my options now he lost his job, theres no way i can pay for house or car on my salary, still dont no if he wll get unemployment, even if he does still cant af...
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- The first thing I would do is sell the car and get one you can afford. Have you contacted the mortgage company to see if there's any type of payment arrangements you ...
- G., a friend of mine had the same situation a few years ago, and had two small children. She knew she could not get a job to pay enough to afford daycare and felt she ...
- The first thing to do is take a deep breath. This is a tough situation and all at once, it's overwhelming. So, break things down......one thing at a time. If he hasn...
How Can I Help an Unemployed Relative?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on June 29, 2010
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My uncle has been "laidoff" from his job probably almost 2 years now. He has collected unemployment for about 18 months due to the fact that the benefits were extene...
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- Hello. Since your uncle has worked in the plumber/construction filed for most of his life, has he ever considered starting his own small business. Make up some flyers....
- I understand that you want to help, but your uncle also has to want to help himself, so please don't take on too much of his worries. I would pick a night that wo...
- I have a 40yr old uncle and his gf living in my basement because he ran out of unemployment and his gf only makes $8... So, not really much advice, but lots of hug...
HELP.......... VA Benefits and Divorce........
Asked by H.J. from Washington DC
on October 1, 2011
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My husband and I are separated and he just started getting BAH for going to school, he was out of work from the military from jan-april and i had to cover all the bill...
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- VA benifits are tricky compared to being active duty. I would go to your local unemployment office and see if they have a VA Claims person there than can help you wad...
- He's right. The school money is solely his. (read Christy's response for the details on that) ((Similar to if you went back to school post divorce and won scholars...
- Yes, it makes perfect sense. I'm not a VA Benefits expert, and unfortunately, neither are most of the people that work for the VA. You need to get a lawyer involved ...
