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Suspended Unemployment Benefits

There will be times when you will be intimidated by that letter you receive by mail or a notification sent via e mail or call. The messenger from the state informs you about a temporary suspension or disqualification from receiving unemployment insurance. This will be a testing phase for you and your family if you’re dependent on the weekly benefits prov.... Read more »

Reasons Why There’s A Delay in Your Unemployment Benefits

The weekly unemployment compensation checks by the respective state agencies are a lifeline for many during tough times. So it can be pretty unnerving and frustrating when there is a delay in these payments, especially for people who cannot afford even the basic necessities without assistance. The delay in the unemployment.... Read more »

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: What You Need To Know

Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and the like are not strange sights in our country. It is also common for these disasters to cause irrevocable havoc on infrastructures, personal properties, and directly or indirectly on our source of income. Given that most US states are extremely vulnerable to one or more disasters, the Disaster Unemployment Assistance or DUA p.... Read more »

Can You Collect Your Unemployment If You Quit A Job?

The Department Of Labor provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits if you lose your job through no fault of your own. But the question is, can you collect your unemployment if you quit a job? The answer, Depends. you cannot collect unemployment if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause. But if you had a good r.... Read more »

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Unemployment

The Families First Coronavirus Response Bill was signed into law on March 18, bringing potential relief to millions of Americans. Though it is a good beginning, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic needs a lot more. Recognizing this, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Read more »

4 Reasons That Leads to Disqualification From UI Benefits

The Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits program is designed to provide financial assistance to those who have lost jobs for no fault of their own. To qualify for the benefits, applicants must have earned sufficient wages in their previous employment. Along with wages, the reason for separating from previous organization plays a crucial .... Read more »

Why Is It Best to File and Maintain UI Benefits Online?

As you may know, unemployment benefits (UI) will help make up for lost wages when you are between jobs. When you are submitting unemployment claims, you should opt to file for UI benefits online as it is faster and more convenient. There are many benefits in filing for UI benefits online. Read on to know how to go about fili.... Read more »

Transferring Unemployment Benefits from One State to Another

Monetary compensation in the United States for unemployment is guided by laws and frameworks prescribed by the Department of Labor and operated independently by each state. The Unemployment Payments network is perhaps a perfect example of an all-inclusive social security system in a federal setup. You have every right to apply for benefits from a new state. However,.... Read more »

Filing For Unemployment Insurance While On Other Welfare Benefits

This topic is one that haunts many unemployed people. Filing for social welfare benefits while receiving unemployment benefits or vice versa is a matter that requires serious attention. Generally, the State and Federal law does not allow you to receive multiple benefits together, however, in some cases, you can file for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and also claim oth.... Read more »

North Carolina Faces Major Cuts in Unemployment Benefits

Gov. Pat McCrory signed a law on 19th February, 2013 abruptly cutting North Carolina’s unemployment benefits as agencies that deal with unemployed workers anticipated tough times to come. The law, which takes effect on July 1, makes wide changes. It reduces the maximum unemployment benefit by one-third, from $535 to $350 per week. It reduces the length of benefits from 26 weeks to a descendin.... Read more »