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How long can you collect unemployment?

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Nathan Hernandez September 9, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Six months is the norm but you may be apply for an extension for 9 months of benefits.

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Tracy Rogers September 9, 2009 at 5:45 pm
usually about 6 months over a one year period. i heard some states offer an extension.

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Morgan September 9, 2009 at 5:45 pm

The limit is 6 months.

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Jules1975 September 9, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Depends what state you are in – I’m in California and its 6 months, but you can get it extended for another 6 months if you can prove you’ve actively been looking for work.

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Jerry September 9, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Over here in NJ the normal limit is 26 weeks but there is currently an extension of 13 weeks!

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Missouri September 9, 2009 at 5:54 pm
6 months in Missouri

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Susan H September 9, 2009 at 5:58 pm

Where are you from?

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Anonymous September 10, 2009 at 3:17 pm

6 months is max here.

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Tayia Jones September 15, 2009 at 3:04 pm

6 months and most states will auto renew for another 3 to 6 months

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ricky nc September 18, 2009 at 2:18 pm
how do i check on my unemployment to see how much longer i have????

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Lucy G October 8, 2009 at 8:38 am

How long does I have live in Illinois

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colorado October 13, 2009 at 1:07 pm

can someone tell me how long i can get unemployment for in colorado

thank you

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Sherry October 22, 2009 at 3:55 pm

I live in Missouri does anyone know if you are in the Union. Is there Union unemployment if they lay you off? Or is it just threw the state?

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Tye October 26, 2009 at 1:45 pm

how long can i collect unemployment

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Anonymous October 26, 2009 at 5:42 pm

threw the state sherry

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Anonymous November 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm

in the state of florida, how long is unemployment.

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