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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...
Unemployment Benefits
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on June 29, 2011
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Hello, my company is closing in January and of course I will be filing for unemployment benefits, however I was wondering is it better to have them take the taxes out...
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- I live in tx as well and my sister has drawn unemployment a few times and they automatically took them out. I would think that would be better anyhow. You will be just...
- Let them take the taxes out so you don't have to worry about owing. The only reason I didn't do the above is because I'm single filing head of household and I knew t...
- It really is a personal preference. The maximum amounts allowable for unemployment varies greatly state-by-state, and I don't know what the max is for Texas, but in D...
Unemployment Question
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on December 31, 2010
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Does anyone have any idea how much you pay in to Unemployment (while employed) either weekly or biweekly?? My mom works part time and pays about $10 a week. I worked...
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- Unemployement is an insurance that your employer is required by law to pay for, for it's employee's. At least that is how it is in our state and I wouldn't think that ...
- Okay first off, your BIL is a jerk. I agree with the other posters, it is best to ignore him because he has an incorrect and skewed idea of how the system works. ...
- I've been a bookkeeper and have prepared payroll in several different states for almost 30 years and I've NEVER heard of anyone paying into, or having deductions from ...
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...
Going Rate for Nannies
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on February 24, 2006
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Hello, Mom Community! I am looking for some ideas re: what is reasonable to pay a nanny for taking care of two kids, ages 3 and 3 months. I know the pay can vary depen...
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- I have 2 kids ages 2 and 3 and I pay $300.00 a week for a nanny that comes to my home and is there from 6:30am to 4:00pm. During the summer I have a different nanny th...
- Hi L., I am a nanny so I thought I'd respond to your question. The pay can range from $10/ hour to about $18/ hour (here in the Twin Cities). When there are at ...
- L., We pay our current nanny $12.50/hour but are going to raise that to $13/hour at her six-month mark. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. We live in White Bear La...
Unemplyment Benefits
Asked by K.N. from Boston
on April 23, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I was just wondering if any of your husbands or boyfriends have been out of work for over a year and have run out of their unemployment benefits. I am due in...
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- K. I'm so sorry to hear about your situation! My husband was out of work for 7 months and we have four kids. We had to move in with family and it was such a tough tim...
- I can’t answer your question about running out of benefits, but I may be able to help you with a part-time job. I found the perfect work from home job a couple of m...
- This is not meant to be "read" as being rude. Too many times, people believe certain jobs are "beneath" them (especially those people with a degree). Has your husba...
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...
Is It Ok Not to Be Happy for Friend?
Asked by D.S. from Seattle
on April 1, 2011
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Probably more just a need to vent...
When my husband and I decided to have kids we made the tough decision for me to be a stay at home mom, so I quit my job. It wasn'...
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- No, you are correct she is abusing the system. I would be not associating with them & if they ask why tell them straight up.
- I can't condone that type of behavior either. my parents do the same thing (both of them) and still can afford daily Starbucks. It floors me, it pisses me off, it make...
- It does seem all unfair, but don't be jealous. They could be in debt up the wazoo for all you know. They may not be making ends meet. In fact they pretty much could b...
There Goes the Job. What Would You Do in This Situation?
Asked by M.R. from Boston
on March 29, 2011
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A bunch of us at work just got notified that our department is being downsized and that most of us are getting laid off by May 1st. Although I'm not shocked by this be...
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- I hate to break it to you, but the odds of your finding a job within 1 month that will be of the same caliber as what you're about to lose is slim to none. Trust me, ...
- I'd start looking for a job while you have a job, it always looks better to a future employer. If you go on unemployment you will be having to look for a job anyway a...
- I would get your resume updated and out there now. Why not? You can get back into the job-hunt swing off things by getting a couple interviews under your belt in April...
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...
