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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

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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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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

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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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Anonymous December 4, 2009 at 9:30 am

Sherry I hope you are not in the teachers union….

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joe December 14, 2009 at 2:21 pm
im in nj and 2 people told me you can now collect for 2 years . Anyone hear of this ???

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tom December 14, 2009 at 3:18 pm
how long can i collect unemployment in wisconsin.

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doug January 12, 2010 at 12:51 pm

When I signed up for unemployment pay due to layoff at plant, I was told it would stop in Feb 2010 (1 year), but was told it could be extended. I live in alabama. Can anyone tell me if this is true and how do I go about extending it………

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Debstu January 12, 2010 at 11:14 pm
If I’m approved for unemployment, how much will I get? I was out of work since 06/07 until 08/09. I did receive some unemployment but I’ve heard that President O’Bama has extended it. I live in Montana.

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Anonymous January 19, 2010 at 8:19 am

Can i get unemployment if i quit due to car problems with no public transportation?

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jeffy February 11, 2010 at 1:23 pm

If I’m unemployed for only 2 or 3 weeks can I collect unemployment in New Jersey?

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Doug February 16, 2010 at 1:22 pm

CA is 18 months with extensions I hope. Or else it’s 12 months. Or else its 8 months. It depends on if you qualify for all the extensions. Most people do. If you make a LOT you might not qualify for the extensions.

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Lily March 12, 2010 at 11:09 am

Joe
Those two (2) people from NJ are right!!, you can collect Unemployemnt at to two years or more depending on everyone situation like attending school for your GED if you did not finish! Also, Advance courses to better your skills or taking a brand new skills and most important the new technology in software 2007 which is very useful everywhere even at home if you can affort it. I’m one of them good luck.

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jessica March 15, 2010 at 10:21 am

i do i find out how many weeks i have left

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that guy March 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

i leave n michigan ive been gettin it 4 16 months n they just passed a 30 day
extension so they can see what there goin to do

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perry April 1, 2010 at 11:12 pm

I got laid off in may 2009.I am collecting unemployment now.My employer that laid me off called and offered me a different job if I refuse that job will I lose my unemployment benefits.I have been working all my life as a material handler fork lift driver,the job offered me is working on a assemble line plus it means standing for eight hours a day and I can’t stand that long I have a bad back and bad leg.What can I do.

Thanks,Perry

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perry in Wisconsin April 1, 2010 at 11:14 pm

I got laid off in may 2009.I am collecting unemployment now.My employer that laid me off called and offered me a different job if I refuse that job will I lose my unemployment benefits.I have been working all my life as a material handler fork lift driver,the job offered me is working on a assemble line plus it means standing for eight hours a day and I can’t stand that long I have a bad back and bad leg.What can I do.

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Dawn April 28, 2010 at 8:33 am

If the Employment Security Commission finds out you did not take that job that was offered to you, you will lose your benefits.

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Carlos A Echevarria Jr April 29, 2010 at 1:34 pm

I just got my extension and i’m going to school how long would it last til i’ m finished with school

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D. Curry May 2, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Can I collect unemployment & SS at the same time ? I’m 63 yrs old now out of a job, company bought over by another co. Lay off.

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maria May 14, 2010 at 9:33 pm

Im in the state of Calif, I ran out my benefits….to my amusement, they gave me a continue claim. when that ran out Im now on my entenstion….Thank God…no jobs here!….Is it possible they will have a third extenstion? I guess now Im pushing it huh?

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sue June 2, 2010 at 8:27 pm

I got dismissed from my job at no fault of my own had to go to court and prove they fired me

for no reason. I did but I have been recieving benifits for about 14 months now in Pennsylvania

I really want to work. My last check is for this paa week. Will I get an extension?

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jerry June 20, 2010 at 4:50 pm

i live in ohio and was wondering if the r giving extentions mine runs out in august

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Jesse June 26, 2010 at 3:19 pm

I live in ct. If i lose one of two jobs, can i collect unemployment

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sarah July 7, 2010 at 10:58 am

im in md and i collect for 2 yrs

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Johnson July 9, 2010 at 12:23 pm

off work for 4 months cause of injured back company had no light duties assignments have not received no pay from company or workers comp just call me for a light duty for 2 hrs aday 8 hours a week what should I do hope can receive unemployment also working with a lawyer for back pay

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Johnson July 9, 2010 at 12:25 pm

Please send comment and help

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Johnson July 9, 2010 at 12:26 pm

about unemployment

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In TN July 11, 2010 at 4:26 pm

For those already on unemployment: You ALL need to contact your state’s Unemployment Commission or whatever place you contacted to get the unemployment in the first place. Each state is different so they would know the correct answer.

Those not on unemployment: Your state probably has an Employment/Unemployment Office of some type and that is who you should contact. Usually some .gov website.

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