How do I File Unemplyment the right way?
Do you know How to File Unemplyment the correct way?
The wrong way will result in denial of claims, delay in award, or less than full award amount.
Making certain you file unemplyment correctly can help you as you search for a new job with up to $15,000 in benefits paid out, in select cases, at $2,000 a month.
The intent of unemplyment is not to replace your income. It is intended to help you through the time required to become re-employed. That said, finding the right job, interviewing, starting work, and then getting your first paycheck two to four weeks later can strain any budget.
When you file unemplyment, taking these 7 factors into consideration will assist you a great deal.
1. Are you Eligible for unemplyment? Unemplyment is a state benefit, (there is no federal unemplyment benefit), and therefore eligibility varies widely by state. There is more to merely being unemployed or being laid off. Along with being fired from or quitting a job, you can also file unemplyment claims if you are under-employed. Next, will you continue to stay eligible? You can become disqualified before you file unemplyment, during the filing process, or after application during the continued benefits time period.
2. Award Amount. We can help you determine how much in unemplyment benefits you are eligible for. In some cases, people are awarded as little as $100 per month, but required to file ongoing paperwork to recieve even that award, which makes it frankly not worth your time.
3. Knowing when to file unemplyment claim. Generally, you want to file immediately upon your dismissal. Because cases vary by state, deciding to file unemplyment immediately after termination, is not necessarily always the best idea. In one particular case we assisted with, a young lady had her claim delayed by over 5 weeks because she filed one week too early. Before you file unemplyment, you should settle your existing workman’s compensation claim.
4. Instructions about how to File Unemplyment. Forty four states allow people to file unemplyment claims online. Typically this involves filing a claim with the state with supporting evidence. Information cannot be added or deleted once the application is filed. Be sure you are provide the right information with your claim.
5. Documentation and arguments that support your reasoning to file unemplyment claim. Depending on your personal situation, we can recommend a few arguments to use in your application. These need to be factual. That said, you may wish to present the facts in a certain way depending on your state’s laws, and the how your former employer states their case. Generally, if you quit your job, in order to be eligible, there needs to be one of a few specific reasons present. These might include workplace safety issues including sexual or gender harassment, issues at home such as to prevent domestic abuse of a minor child or dependent elderly parent, or transportation issues such as car failure when no suitable alternative exists such as a bus.
6. Last, appealing the state’s decision is well within your rights. That said, there’s a phrase that applies in some cases: “You can wrestle with the pig in the mud, but the pig likes it and you get dirty”. While state employees never like dealing with appeals, in some cases it’s a waste of time, while in others it can provide a reversal of denial and full award.