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Getting Unemployment - What You Need to Apply
There are many ways to file for unemployment. You can file online or at your local unemployment office. In some states, you can even file by phone. Before you file, check with your state unemployment office by clicking one of the links below.
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Requirements to file for unemployment
- Address
- Social Security number
- Driver's License number (if you have one)
- Veteran/Military separation date
- Mother's maiden name
- Name, address, phone number of your last employer
- Employer's Federal ID Number (from your W2 form or pay stub)
- Dates of your last job
- How much money you earned at your last job
- Previous employer information (name, address, dates you worked)
When you complete your unemployment application, you will be asked many questions about your previous employer. Once you get your unemployment benefits you must start looking for a job right away. Learn how to find a job now!
Hello all:
I have a question that i'm hoping someone on this site might be able to answer for me. I've been employeed for the last 10yrs with the same company and as of late I feel that the company is forcing me to quit so I can't collect unemployment. The company has cut back on marketing, Service for my clients have dropped off, my tech dept that does my installs has dwindled down to hardly no one and my days are filled with angry client calling me up telling me how horrible the company I work for is. Just to give you a litttle back ground the company I work for has landed a major account 3 yrs ago and it appears that all the attention is on that account which I have nothing to do with. I feel like i'm on a desserted island with no help and have brought this to the attention of the owner of the company numerous times but have got no where with him. I'm focusing all my time on damage control with my client that i don't get any time to do sales which is my primary job function. My question to all is if I quit my job at this point will I be able to collect unemployment while looking for a new job.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello lpaloalto,
If you were terminated from you job, you could definately file for unemployment insurance. Unemployment usually doesn't compensate people who are working, but there may be other services in your area that can help you. Contact your local social services department to see if they provide assistance with utility bills, childcare, etc.
Willam,
You are right. Unemployment is THE major issue. People should really consider starting a home-based business. We have created a section on this site called "Side Hustle". It will show you exactly how to start a home-based business and become an entrepreneur. You can the "Side Hustle" by clicking on this link http://www.thebeehive.org/jobs/side-hustle.
Unemployment is The Major issue now a days.I think people must start home based business.I will provide many benefits.
the company i work for has partner with another company that will cost us to work 18 hrs week and my wages are going to be cut. Beside this i need reapply with this company and be interview for the same postion i already have had for 5 yrs. Hours are be cut and wages are too. Will be able to apply for unemployment insurance?
hi jwrock,
unemployment benefits vary so much from state to state. contact your city's unemployment office and make an appointment to speak to a representative. this way, you'll be sure to get the correct information. you can start by looking at the local unemployment website. that should point you in the right direction.
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After working 14 years for a company in Michigan, I moved to south Florida. I moved to Florida because my wife accepted a great job position here and it seemed like an opportunity that we needed to pursue. It was my decision to leave the company I worked for, so it never really dawned on me that unemployment benefits might be an option. I've sinced discovered that relocation of a spouse is a valid reason to pursue unemployment benefits. Trouble is, I left my former job over 7 months ago. Am I still eligible for unemployment or is there a deadline for filing a claim?