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Updated : August 4th, 2020
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So I have been getting ue for 6 months and on Oct 21 I had a fact finding issue found and cleared after taking a month, I got put on hold I got nothing no benefits nothing because I am on hold until cleared up and it was another month later in my favor, I’ve been without payment since Oct 21 since then I have been on HOLD, I am beyond pissed, I call every Fri I see the letter I received saying its in my favor that says I am Monetary Eligible-yet I still have 6 payments on hold. I call DEO and I talk, I beg and I get told “we are working on it”, the letter is in my favor I am poor not rich I am poor Why how do you people get away with this
Hello
I’m 59 years old and was laid off in March 2020 due to Covid.
In June 2020 I was advised my job was eliminated and there is no chance of me
Being brought back. I’m collecting UI since March.
Pondering the thought of taking my early retirement pension as I can’t survive on
UI any longer. My pension is of course reduced due to my age. Full pension is age 62.
If I apply for early reduced pension in this situation, does my UI benefit get decreased? I’m in New York.
I’m still looking for full time work. No luck.
Thank you so much
Lorraine
Lorraine,
The pension will have an impact on weekly UI payments. Please declare the income online, on the departments website.
i was just layed off from my job, i did collect benefits in pa. my job is seasonal igot unemployment payments in jan. to april i had 26 weeks of unemployment , but only used about 13 weeks, and was called back to work. i received 2 weeks of 600 dollars of stimlus money. my question is now that i reopened my 2020 claim . i,m i still elegibe for any more stimlus payments along with my regular unemployment payments.
I am 65 yrs old in California and being layed off in Dec 2020. If I apply for unemployment benefits and collect a company pension, will the pension reduce the unemployment benefits ? If you answer call unemployment what is the department or do you have a phone number for a help line. I have called and get automated questions that do not apply to my situation.
Cannot get to a live person.
Ted,
The pension will reduce weekly UI payments. Please lookout for a relevant option online after you log in to the website.
I got an email saying that I have exhausted my 39 weeks do I get to extend my benefits in Texas beyond this?
Jennifer,
Please check the Unemployment Office website for availability of UI benefits.
If i take a contract job in a different state for 6 months will my unemployment benefit be available at the end of my contract
Pete,
If you’re working full-time or on contract, it will have an impact on weekly UI benefits.
Several years ago I was part of a reduction in force and was early-retired for pension purposes. I count on this small pension ($2K/mo) to supplement my employment which has been inconsistent this past two years. I am filing for UI in IL and I qualify for it, but they are saying my pension reduces my UI benefit to zero. Is that right?
Mike,
That is partially right. The pension will have an impact on UI benefits. Please check for relevant info on the Unemployment Office’s website.
I have $219.00 left on my UE and still no work due to covid-19 will i be able to get a extension on my UE and will it cover the last two weeks. I request payment tomorrow.
Kenny,
Please check on the Unemployment Office’s website for availability of extension and apply accordingly.
My benefits have expired, still.unemployed due to over 65, wdiebrtes, high blood pressure and have one kidney, Can I get PUA , Cares Act for any assistance
Ray,
Please check for availability of additional benefits on the department’s website.
im working at a place i have been layed off from a lot in my career.i got 30 yrs in there so i can retire now but need another job to make it hoping to stay working and get more hours.If i take a new job and get layed off there I will BE DRAWING 1400 A MONTH FROM THE JOB I WORKED 30 YRS would i be able to draw unemployment if the new job lays me off and would it be reduced because of my retirement money of 1400 month.
Rodney,
If you’re able to and available for work, you can claim. The pension will have an impact on weekly benefits.
My bf was laid off in April he got the the 600 to start with now he is only getting the unemployment and no extra when we hear ppl getting 3 checks totaling 40k that might be lies but still that is bullshit.
Priscilla,
You can consider appealing the determination.
Why am I suspended from the VEC claim filing system to claim my benefits for the week ending 11/21/2020?
Please check online after logging in.
I Sharon Bland or Sharon Scott or Sharon Ann Mccraw
Use my phone to claim two of my boyfriends and my own benefits. Is that ok ?
Sharon,
It may be considered fraud. Please ask them to file individually.
I’m getting pua on employment and it was supposed to be backdated to May 27th when I wasn’t ableable to start my new job and somehow it’s August 24th they said it would be backdated been sending messages and pua people keep saying they have emailed you guys too but nobody gets back to me who do I need to contact about this thank you
I check my checking account balance every week but I cannot tell if I am getting my 300.00 extra unemployment. Also. How can I tell if I got my back time unemployment .
Thelma,
I did not understand what you meant. Please reach out to the Unemployment Office for precise answers to all your questions.
I have exhausted my UI and all extensions. Not eligible for Fed Ed. Does EDD open a PUA claim for me. Or do I have to aoole for it. Its been past 30 days since receiving my Fed Ed denial letter.
Lisa,
You might want to check about availability of extension on the Unemployment Office’s website.
Why are benefits suspended?
Taishon,
Please note this is a private forum. You can check the status/reason online.
i have been unemployed for the whole year almost and since i have been trying to distance myself to better my all around health, it took me this long to file for benefits, i was hoping to get back pay all the way to the beginning.
Zach,
To qualify, the claimant is required to have sufficient earnings/employment during the “Base Period”. Please use the “Benefits Calculator” available on this website for more.
where do i applied for my 400.00 weekly benfit
Lisa,
You can claim your benefits online, on the department’s official website.
Thank you o much for investigating this. When I received an overpayment statement and my benefits where stopped I felt my heart drop to my stomach. Already being evicted by a slumlord and now no income, i had to start working when i feel very at risk for getting the virus because of pre-existing conditions and the reason for filing in the first place. i am a cosmetologist and considered non-essential. I feel utterley hopeless and helpless in this situation.
I cannot contact anyone in the unemployment offices because the phone hangs up on me in all cases after listening over and over the recorded message. I have called three numbers .
I have received pandemic unemployment since March 31st. There was a pending adjudication but I never received any questions, letters nor emails about it and I was approved and paid. Now…this is what the website says:
7 of 7 entries
Issue Identification Number Employer Name Issue Type Status Date Mailed Level
0002 7693 59-01
PUA Pending 11/16/2020 Adjudication
0002 4773 71-01
Program Integrity Mailed 11/6/2020 Adjudicati
Claimant Inbox
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Issue Date: From: To: 11/6/2020 to 11/16/2020
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I need this money to survive as others do while I am trying to re-establish any contract freelance work I am capable of doing….I report my small jobs as I get them but they do not come close to equaling my unemployment as of yet. Please tell me where I can go to find out what is needed here.