Although unemployment processes and procedures vary in different states, there are some common elements in the application and notification systems throughout the nation. After you have applied for unemployment insurance in any state, you need to know that you are responsible for reading and understanding all of the information that applies to your claim.
One thing that is important no matter where you live of file your claim for unemployment insurance is to be sure and watch your mailbox. One of the first things you’ll be receiving in the mail after filing is a statement that lists your employment history and all of the employers you worked for and the wages and hours reported by these employers during the year of your claim. The statement also shows the total weekly benefit amount possible as well as the total amount available on a claim. Applicants should review their work history statements carefully and contact the appropriate claims center if there are mistakes on it. You will also likely receive some sort of overall guide to the unemployment claim process in your state. The guide will reiterate the many steps required to file a successful claim and again, the claimant is responsible for reading and understanding all of the info. If your eligibility for benefits is questioned you may receive a request for additional information. Some states rely on telephone interviews to get the information they need and many will not pay any benefits until after all eligibility decisions have been made. Because most states will not make a final decision on eligibility or benefit amounts until you claim at least one week of unemployment, you should start filing your weekly claims right away and continue to file weekly claims while awaiting any decisions. Both the claimant and employer can appeal decisions they don’t agree with and the instructions for filing an appeal will be spelled out in the basic information guide.
Unemployment claims are available for only one benefit year at a time, however your claim will not last all year long (barring any special extensions) and most claims only pay out for less than six months, usually 13 to 26 weeks. Most states now require claimants to create and use a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to get any information about the status of a claim in process. Many states require claimants to keep a record of an active work search unless they are participating in a training program approved by the state or are a member of a full referral union, although the job-search requirements can vary widely from state to state. Job search requirements can include looking for self-employment, but self-employment searches will not replace required job search employer contacts and claimants must continue to look for work as employees in their regular occupations. If a claimant’s primary goal and job search efforts are focused only on self-employment, the state may question the eligibility for benefits.
Ultimately, your benefits check will appear in your mailbox approximately two weeks after all requirements and waiting periods have been met. The checks will usually be written to cover each two-week period of unemployment and if you perform any work or get paid any amount during unemployment, it must be reported. If claimants fail to report any earnings they will have to pay back the benefits received, plus interest. If a claimant knowingly fails to report earnings, they can be charged with fraud and that will result in a denial of benefits and possible additional penalties. Unemployment benefits will continue to be paid and mailed to recipients only as long as all requirements continue to be met and any discrepancies or irregularities can result in a denial of benefits.
Unemployed Americans have well defined rights while receiving unemployment benefits and if a state questions a person’s eligibility for benefits, they have the following options:
Claimants are entitled to know why benefits have been denied.
Claimants can ask for a copy of any or all department records or documents concerning a problem.
Claimants have a right to an interview before a decision is made.
Claimants may have anyone, including an attorney, assist them at an interview.
Claimants may present evidence, documents, or witnesses, including co-workers, at an interview.
Claimants can question witnesses or anyone else present at an interview.
Claimants can appeal any decisions they disagree with.
Unemployment.com does not recommend or endorse the views expressed below. The information contained on Unemployment.com is for general information purposes only.
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Paul D.
September 9, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Where I live (PA) you just call every Sunday and you get your payment directly in your bank account on Wednesdays.
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Allen
September 9, 2009 at 5:00 pm
You should get some type of letter within a few days of applying. They'll either let you know your approved and you can start filing, or let you know you were denied and for what reasons.
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Sandra Gonzales
September 9, 2009 at 9:45 pm
When I filed for unemployment I received a letter stating I was approved 3 days later. I had a week without a check and then it kicked in.
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grace
September 11, 2009 at 8:08 am
I aplyed online 3 days ago and stil dont have an answer,I was working at vons for many years, they demoted me and from 17 dls i used to earn they stared to pay me 7.25 and basicly push me to the edge with tons of work and calling me slow, this was at the new dept that I was not familiar with, after so much stress they forced me to quit, is this going to prevent me from qualifing for the benefit of unemployment? thanks
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Hallie
September 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I recieved two letters on the same day. One stated I was denied, the other accepted. So what does that mean?
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BARBARA LEWIS
September 16, 2009 at 7:41 am
When do i get my check?
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milton auden
September 16, 2009 at 4:22 pm
i would like to know if i am aprove for unployement benefits
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mary, boston,ma
September 27, 2009 at 1:03 pm
i am still waiting on a check, i had applied 5 weeks ago and have yet gotten an answer. i have tried callig numerous x's and have been on hold over an hour each time just to get another press here do this answer this, no human to talk to.....what up???? need my $$$$
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sgg
September 30, 2009 at 9:34 am
dfdg
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Cynthia
October 2, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I received my debit card 30 days ago but there are no funds on the card. The number on the Eppicard is just an automated recording. Where is my unemployment funds?
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carolina
October 3, 2009 at 7:32 am
I APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT. DESPERATELY WAITING FOR MY CHECK, i DONT HAVE A DOLLAR IN MY POCKET. WHERE 'S IS MY CHECK?? THE REP SAID I WAS GOING TO GET IT BY FRIDAY..........
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Lucy G
October 8, 2009 at 8:48 am
I haven't found no job yet and they only given me 117.00 to support me and my baby what I'm I supposed to do with rent is due I can't make it off that. What now?
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shayla mcpherson
October 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm
i want to find oyt if im approved
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cristina piro
November 17, 2009 at 6:01 pm
i put in a claim and was contacted today n was told told to thaT NID HAVE MONY ON MY CARD IF I LOOK ON MY CARD I MIGHT HAVE MONEYwell i hjavent been conacted or given a card yet
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cristina piro
November 17, 2009 at 6:02 pm
need a card to know if i was giveing any money
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Nokie
November 17, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I filed for unemployment 2 days ago and i am concerned weather i am approved or not, i filed online and i wonder am i going to recieve a letter in the mail or will i get a reply on my email address?
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VANZELLA AUSTIN
November 18, 2009 at 11:41 am
I APPLIED ON LINE, HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I AM APPROVED ?
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Andrew
November 2, 2009 at 8:04 am
Where I live (PA) I applied for UC in july... then around the middle of sept i received a letter saying i was approved aug 2 to start filing so i got online and it let me file all the way up till current i just had to keep reloading the page 2 weeks at a time. it is now nov 1 and still havent received a dime. i have damn near lost all respect for the govt for crap like this but nothing you can do but wait and search. i asked them what happens if i find a job in the mean time and they said if it needs paid eventually it will catch up even if i become employed again. so i just keep hunting. bills and interest rates keep going up but just keep looking eventually youll either lose it all or pay it all back with bills anyway.
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Anonymous
October 23, 2009 at 10:16 am
i got fired for supposedly lying on an investigation, negative i know i did not lie. what to do? will i be approved for unemployment?
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Amanda Whitfield
October 26, 2009 at 10:29 am
ok i filled my clam last friday 10/16/09 amd still nothing i just need to know what is going on I have 2 baby's to feed and I need to get some kind of money what do I do?
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Geoffrey Bellows
November 12, 2009 at 12:07 pm
i apply on line and havent heard any thing,
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Robert Terrones Jr
November 20, 2009 at 10:14 am
I applied for unemployment 11 days ago, How or when do I find out if I have been approved. How do I contact someone. Or Where do I go to get this information?
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Anonymous
November 5, 2009 at 10:15 am
Melisha Harris
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what about Extention filing..I mailed my app. In week ago...NOTHING BACK YET..sayn y or n??
December 4, 2009 at 11:45 pm
kandi
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walter
December 5, 2009 at 1:35 pm
i filed almost 3 weeks ago and still have heard nothing tryed to cal cant get anyone wath should i do now to find out if i got it
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hey
September 1, 2010 at 8:12 am
hey my name is bryant johnson i live in jackson tn my social secuity is 420-21-4392 i was checking on my unemployment my address is 252 highview st. jackson tn 38301 thanks
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Otis Prugel
December 19, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I still don't have any results
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kim irvin
January 2, 2010 at 2:02 pm
is ur financial letter your approval letter? does anyone know
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david werner
January 3, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I recived a letter saying i was elgible now when will i get another letter or when will i know if i am getting a check.
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Charles Miller
January 6, 2010 at 4:44 pm
WE NEED TO RALLY OUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. I APPLIED BACK IN 11/2009 AND STILL HAVE NOT RECVD ANYTHING. NOW IT'S 1/06/2009 AND MY HOUSE PAYMENT IS DUE (WASN'T PAID LAST MONTH) AND WE WILL BE HOMELESS SOON IF NO ONE IS THERE TO ANSWER THE PHONES WE CALL DAILY AND WAIT OVER TWO HOURS ONLY TO GET HUNG UP ON!! IT'S A JOKE, AND IT'S SAD.
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Alice Ayers
January 11, 2010 at 3:33 pm
I have Filed for unemployment more than six weeks ago and still i haven't
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antonio harris
January 19, 2010 at 9:33 am
I filed for unemployment and I got a letter saying how much I'll get but still have not got a debit card yet so did my job approved me or what.
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antonio harris
January 19, 2010 at 9:36 am
I got a letter saying how much I was going 2 get but still haven't got no card yet
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crb
February 7, 2010 at 9:46 am
i filed dec. 30 2009 and have been filling every week and have not heard any thing and not recived anything letter or money the phone line is always busy i have waited on hold for 1hour and then was disconnected what are you suppost to do
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DAVID W. GLENN SR.
April 15, 2010 at 11:19 am
I LIVE IN HUMBOLDT,TN I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR MY UNEMPLOYMENT LUMP SUM &I STIIL HAVEN'T RECIEVED IT PLUS MY NORMAL CHECK FROM THEM WHAT THE PPROBLEM IS I REALLY DON'T KNO' BUT THEY NEED TO GET THEM SELVES TOGETHER AND GIVE PEOPLE WHAT THEY NEED NEED WHICH IS THEIR MONEY THAT THEY'VE WORKED FOR SO NOW GIVE IT BACK THEY FEEL AS IF IT'S A JOKE THEY PEOPLE SHOULD SUFFER FOR THEIR MESS-UPS BUT THAT'S UNREAL &UNFAIR THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS A BIG FAT JOKE AND IT'S ASHAME THAT I WAS BORN INTO A COUNTRY THAT CARES SO LITTLE ABOUT IT'S PEOPLE,AND THEIR WELL BEING? TELL US CITIZENS WHAT'S GOING ON I NEED MY MONEY I LIKE ALOT OF OTHERS HAVE BILLS TO PAY ,FOOD TO BUY, CHIDREN TO RAISE AND A WIFE TO CARE FOR I CAN'T DO IT IF MY UNEMPLOYMENT DON'T KICK IN. SO FOR GOD SAKES DO SOMETHING! ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IF YOU PLZ IF YOU PEOLE CAN'T DO YOUR JOBS THEN YOU NEED TO GIVE THEM TO SOMEONE / OR SOME OTHERS THAT CAN! 6000 DOLLARS PLUS I'M TO RECIEVE AND HAVEN'T GOTTEN. WHY? JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY ? DWG SR.
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Martha
February 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I applied over 2 wks ago, havnt heard anything yet. Hello
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Joe
February 24, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I filed over 3 weeks ago . havn't heard a thing yet , what's going on ?
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carlos a ruiz
May 27, 2010 at 5:05 pm
was i approved
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jessie
March 3, 2010 at 4:34 am
well i applied for unemployment, got a letter stating what i made and how much i'll get weekly, when i called they said i was still not approved, then they called the employer and they called me to get my version...they are now deciding.....thats why employers can do what ever they want, cause they say even whats not true just for them not to pay unemployment...i got sick, took meds that will knock me out, and got fired. the owner said i missed too much work and not doing my job right....it really depends on the unemployment who they going to believe
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Natasha Carrillo
March 3, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Today 03/03/2010 has been 21 days since I had my phone interview and i just wanted to know how much longer i have to wait to get a determination letter. I' m anxious to know if got approved or not for my benefits. please let me know. thanks
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Jessica
March 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm
i have waited 8 weeks now and i have been able to get a hold of ppl but they cant tell me if im approved or not i had a phone interview and told my side and she said she has to get a rebuttal and that she would have an answer at the end of the week my rents due and i owe 600 to bills. but the plus side is that i start my new job on Saturday :) but im scared i wont get approved our store had a new manager come in and he was just there to help portions and costs, well we all knew he was trying to take over cause he had been there for more than 6months i told him i needed 40 hours cause i was moving out he said no prb well he started cutting my hours for no reason he brought another lady in from his store who was an absolute bitch. I was sick and i couldnt make it to work my manager not the one that came in said it was fine and that she called someone in for me so everything was fine the next thing i know he demotes me. he is on the same level as my manager he just kisses the store owners ass. well i was late a month later cause my car broke down i was on 13 hours a week and couldnt get anything looked at didnt have a phone i was 1/2 hours late and got there be4 the store opened and called my manager she approved it and said it was ok then next thing i know i get a call 3 days later before my shift saying that i was fired i was so upset i went in there and talked to him and he told me because i was late he is late all the freakn time and my boss told me it was ok! so i told my judicator all the info just wondering if ill get approved and oh yea he finally did end up taking over the store now my manager is out a job. so do you think that i will get approved?
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BD
August 17, 2011 at 10:26 pm
I filed for unemplyment in July it's now Aug. Got the letter stating I was finicially eligible and card. No word on final determination after a month. If i didnt have money saved I would be in big trouble, I feel for people who are waiting and have no savings and kids to feed. Thre gov is corrupt and evil, just getting by dady to day is a struggle for some and this system put in place is garbage. Living in America used to be a great thiing now it's scary and unpredictable. God help us all!
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Joyce
September 3, 2010 at 11:44 am
If I am on a leave of absents and can not return to work by a certain day and they terminate my position can I get employment?
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robert weber
April 8, 2010 at 8:59 pm
how do i no is i am approved
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DAVID W. GLENN SR.
April 15, 2010 at 11:24 am
I MEAN NO HARM BUT ALL REALITY YOU NEED THINK ABOUT IF THIS WAS YOU HOW WOULD YOU FEEL AS A U.S. CITIZEN? YOU'RE OUTOF WORK DUE TO NO FAULT OF YOUR OWN AND YET YOU NEED YOUR MONEY TELL ME HOW THE HECK WOULD YOU FEEL MA'AM/ SIR? HOW WOULD YOU SERIOSLY FEEL? ...NEED TO KNOW?
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DAVID W. GLENN SR.
April 15, 2010 at 11:26 am
PLEASE GIVE ME MY HARD EARNED MONEY THAT I NEED AND DISERVE TO HAVE AT THIS MOMENT OF SEARCHING FOR WORK $6000.00 PLUS+ IS MINE AND IWANT IT I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 6/16/09 WERE IS IT?
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wendy
April 16, 2010 at 3:16 pm
am i approved
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angela
April 21, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I called to see if i was approved due to statement i recieved by mail showing what my weekly amount would be however nothing was mentioned whether or not i was approved and the rep i spoke to asked me to answer a series of questions then told me to file my weekly claim this upcoming sunday. Does this mean i was approved, he never really answered my question?
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very angry
June 22, 2010 at 8:45 am
someone should report them because they are not taking care of buiness like they should.you get busy signals and mine is going on 3 months and i have bills to pay i thought it was my money anyways.obama needs to know that ppl are not being taking care of when it comes to unemployment.
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julie furry
April 29, 2010 at 6:03 am
I was fired on 4/9/2010. I filed for unemployment online immediately it will be 3 weeks tomorrow and besides getting the letter letting me know what I'll receive weekly I haven't heard anything. I've been applying for jobs weekly, I have my resume posted on their site and I've been filing my weekly claim. My bills are backing up but luckily my husbands pay check is paying the majority. If I don't get my check soon I'm worried I won't be able to get my bills paid. Not sure what to do.
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Bree Milwaukee,WI
April 30, 2010 at 6:10 am
If I'm not eligible for unemployment for my last most recent job can i receive benefits from my previous job before that one?
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Cathy F. Indianapolis,Ind
May 3, 2010 at 9:17 am
I lost my job in February, still waiting for unemployment, I have an appointment Thursday
to have a "real person" look at my case, I would suggest anyone who is still waiting go
to the closest unemployment office it's called a full service office, someone can look at
your case right away and tell you what is going on, if you haven;t received a benefit
of eligilbilty letter then your just in limbo. The benefit letter will tell you if your approved
or it will tell you you have to appeal. That letter takes up to a month to get.
If your waiting longer than that you better go to the local office, you cannot
resolve your issue over the phone.
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julie furry
May 4, 2010 at 7:42 am
Well checked my online page and where it says issues delaying payment its blank when before it said work performance. My previous claims were refiled and denied and my weekly claim I just filed sunday was denied but my online page doesn't say I was denied. We are going up to the office thursday to see if I don't get a letter. I guess we'll have to make an appeal. Is there a way I can get a copy of what my ex employer is accusing me of so I can defend myself at the appeal?
I worked for the woman 2 years, didn't file un employment when we were off for the winter, I bent over backwards to make myself available when she needed me. I haven't had a single write up since July of 2009 and that was my only verbal or written warning for anything. I had recently switched from opening shift to close and I made a mistake on my 2nd night closing, while I was still training and she fired me 4 days later. She also accused me of starting a rumor because I had heard from a friend the store was closing permanently after the season was over and I asked my manager because I was scared of being unemployed. I did not say a word to other employees just my manager. Do I have a case at all against her? -
anon
May 6, 2010 at 11:11 am
i was working in pa was told they had no work for me. filed my unemployment 3-23-10 its now may still no check from them , was told that my previous employer advised unemployment that i QUIT! i cant even believe they allow these companies to lie like this for the sake of tying up your money . if i dont get this approved soon i will be so buried not even funny... and yet when you call pa unemployment service center they could care less about your problem.. that is after you wait 5 hours for a return call.
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me
May 19, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I want to know one question and I can't evening get an answer I just want to know how long does it takes to hear from a appeal
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shay
May 24, 2010 at 10:07 am
I applied in Apr. 2010, i've gotten the UI booklet, but no letters no phone calls, can't get anybody on the phone. I'm wanting to know have I been approved or denied??? Whats going on?
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Sayed Khadr
May 25, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I just want to find out if i got aprove or not, i filled my applicattion 4 weeks ago.
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steven wright
May 27, 2010 at 6:04 am
I am still waiting for my unemployment,its been six week.I hope i get it.
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G. C. Bryan
June 2, 2010 at 8:40 am
It is disgraceful that people who are unemployed and have no source of income cannot speak with a representative. I applied for unemployment at the end of March 2010 and have been going back and forward between MD and DC as to who is responsible for paying me. I requested a hearing by telephone with Maryland only to wait on the line for 30 minutes because I was not contacted to be told the line was disfunctional. I called the conference line number and was told of the problem. The conference call was held and was interrupted by another person who had a conference call. My call was ended so that the second caller could have a conference. Nothing was resolved for me and I was told that I would have another call in 3 weeks. I have no other choice but to notify my senator and congressman of the lack of organization of the MD Unemployment Office. It is now June and I am still with funds.
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donna blythe
June 4, 2010 at 11:22 am
would you please me know what i do next after i establish my pin number
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Reginald
June 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I would just like to know how can I apply for my benefits without having to answere all of these pop-ups and I would also like to now if my claim went throw
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Terri A. Natalini
June 7, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I checked the above questions that are exactly my status or situation but now what do I do?
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Kayla Heatherly
June 8, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I filled for unemployment at the end of march 2010 and got a letter in the mail that said that I would receive my benefits in 18-22 days. Well now its June 8th and I still have heard nothing. Its not good for people that have no jobs because they can not pay their bills or anything. So what do you do?
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Anonymous
June 11, 2010 at 10:29 am
My name is Daniel Quiocho and i need to find out what is the status of my application.
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oleana tonge
June 13, 2010 at 2:33 pm
the scheduled to return to work date is wrong it is 8/23/2010.i made a mistake and put 8/16/2010 so i will like to make that change on my application.thank you oleana tonge
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NELLY D.
June 14, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I STARTED MY CLAIM ON MARCH 26,210 AND I HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING FROM ANYBODY, CAN YOU TELL ME MY STATUS PLEASE?
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i have been waiting for 4 weeks and still can not get ahold of anyone, whats going on? i have 5 kids to feed and job hunting like crazy! all i want to know is why its taking so long?!
June 16, 2010 at 3:48 pm
carrisse nez
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Deborah A Sumlin
June 16, 2010 at 5:12 pm
I filed it's been four weeks. I keep checking the debit card and looking in the mail box. When will I receive and answer. Been putting in applications for jobs that are like nothing I've done need to recieve some kind of income before I loose everything else I hve including my mind.
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oleana tonge
June 18, 2010 at 8:18 pm
when would i find out about my status of my application,because i apply on 6-10-2010 and i need to recieve some kind of income before my bill due.
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garnell s. hill
June 20, 2010 at 10:47 am
need to pay bill
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garnell s. hill
June 20, 2010 at 10:48 am
please
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ALLEN R HARRIS
June 21, 2010 at 7:22 am
WHEN DO I FIND OUT IF IM APPROVED
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ALLEN R HARRIS
June 21, 2010 at 7:23 am
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF IM APPROVED AND IF APPROVED WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY FIRST PAYMENT
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ALLEN R HARRIS
June 21, 2010 at 7:25 am
WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF IM APPROVED AND IF SO WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY FIRST PAYMENT
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very angry
June 22, 2010 at 9:08 am
i just sent a very important comment to the president of the united states about the way things are going with unemployment and i think if your case take as long as mine you should do the same thing also.
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julio clavell
June 22, 2010 at 10:17 am
when will i find out if im aproved dont play games i been waiting answer me
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mar mar
October 7, 2010 at 6:38 am
i applied for unemployment, got a non negotiable checks stating how much i will get each week, i called to confirm my check and then they told me they have to give me an interview....they called me today for the interview i told them my side of the story, they said theres, which was so horrible about me....the lady from unemployment called my boss to conference her but she wasnt available to speak. the lady then told me i will get a letter in 7 days saying if im approved or denied and if im denied i can make an appeal......do u think i was approved??? has anyone been through a case like mines???
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evelyn mclean
June 24, 2010 at 9:31 pm
how long does ir take for approval, was i approve
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Michael
June 29, 2010 at 5:24 am
i filed in may 2010 its now july and i have 5 kids and one on the way i already lost our apt and are using our last saved dollar that we saved to buy a house i have a big family still trying to find work with no luck my old employer is giving me bad refs i was with the company for 11 years i have a son with a kidney disease and we are having trouble buying his meds we are also moving from motel to motel cuz they dont want 5 kids its driving me crazey i applied did a hearing and my employer got caught in 2 lies in the hearing still havent herd anything please help.
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Ms Williams
July 4, 2010 at 10:58 am
i was let go 6/4/10 filed my clime now it July 5th still have not heard from no one as of yet, i have a sick child, cant put food on the table , let alone pay my rent . oh did i mention i can't get help until i know if i was not approved for benefit.
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hazel bond
July 9, 2010 at 11:16 am
I WAS FILING ONLINE AND I CLICKED FOR BANKRUPTCY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY APPLICATION WAS FINISHED. THANK YOU,
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hazel
July 9, 2010 at 11:19 am
I WAS FILING ONLINE AND I CLICKED FOR BANKRUPTCY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY APPLICATION WAS FINISHED. THANK YOU,
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mario mcintosh
July 14, 2010 at 9:50 am
I filed for my unemployment was denied, then filed for an appeal, my employer didnt show up for the hearing. I just want to know if i was approved for my unemployment. i had my hearing date on the 8th of july.
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mohammad ghazzawi
July 16, 2010 at 3:18 am
i was denied unemployment benefits and then filed a late appeal and was denied. i appealed again and was denied cuz i didn't bring with me medical records. fuck virginia vec. they are a racist bunch of cock suckers. i have had daydreams of walking into the vec with my guns and killing everyone. they cost me over 30 thousand dollars because of their racism. Now I may have to declare bankruptcy.
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I start it gettin my unemployment may n they stop my money june nineteen I got put out now me n my kids is homeless its bad for me I live in indiana.
July 21, 2010 at 8:46 pm
tiffany lewis
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SHANTE DENNIS
July 22, 2010 at 4:56 am
I THEY DIDNT HAVE TO FIGHT TO TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF MY CHECK EVERY TWO WEEKS BUT NOW THAT I NEED MY MONEY THEY ARE FIGHTING ME FOR IT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AND FAST
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James Aaron Gray
July 22, 2010 at 12:37 pm
I file on line and like too know if i was approved for my benefits?
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Anonymous
September 3, 2010 at 3:06 pm
hey why wld u leave your ssn on the internet for people to look at
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DEBORAH SERRANO
July 26, 2010 at 4:36 pm
TO WHOM MAY CONCERN I BEEN WAITING FOR A FEW MONTHS FOR RESPOND NEED MY BENEFITS FILE ON LINE
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DEBORAH SERRANO
July 26, 2010 at 4:39 pm
AM I APPROVE
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jessica
July 29, 2010 at 2:25 pm
i need to no if when im goin to recieve my unemployment check i am allowed bennifetts
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michelle west
July 30, 2010 at 8:30 am
i want to know if im approved . im broke have kids .
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Jen
August 3, 2010 at 8:39 am
I’m in PA been waiting for 6 weeks now for claim review. Nothing! They told me 4 to 6 weeks at the most. Anybody know what could be the cause of this?
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Ayanna Rice
August 20, 2010 at 8:07 am
Am I approved?????????
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jason
August 5, 2010 at 3:51 pm
I'm still watting as well it been 4 weeks and have not heared anything. I hope i hear somthing soon.Albany ny area
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New York
August 6, 2010 at 5:54 am
Was laid off 06/24/2010 filed the following week after receiving my last check, was let go for some bull crap irrelevant reason, after filing the next day received a letter explaining how much I would get, and then the next day after that stating because I was fired that is was pending investigation and that i would hear bk from them in 3 weeks it is now 08/6/2010 and not a word but i continue to file. I wasn't denied nor approved if i don't hear anything i'm going down to the office and talk with a rep
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Donte Wylie
August 9, 2010 at 8:08 am
I have a question. How do I find out when I will get unemployment? I received a letter about a phone interview someday this week, but I misplaced it. How do I find out when the phone interview is?
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Anonymous
August 10, 2010 at 8:55 am
when do i find out if im approved i've been waiting for two weeks to hear something????
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Lucinda
August 12, 2010 at 10:33 am
I have the same problem... WHERE IS OUR MONEY... This is just totally wrong..
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charlene
August 13, 2010 at 9:13 am
I've signed for unemployment on June 19, 2010 they said give them four weeks. It's been over four weeks and this is said that u have to wait this long for unemployment i havent recieved a letter r nothing what is the hold up
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Unemployed Girl
August 14, 2010 at 10:04 am
I relocated to Michigan in February for what I thought was a long term career opportunity. Well, the company became financially unstable and laid 27 individuals off within the past 10 days. I applied for unemployment immediately and was told that a decision would be made within 6 weeks. The states of Michigan and Florida need to work together and determine eligibility is what the representative stated. And, if eligible- which state will pay the benefits being I had worked in both states in the past 18 months. I am trying to determine if I will be penalized for moving from Florida to accept a job in Michigan which fell through. I have never filed for unemployment before and am more than eligible being that I have worked for the past 22 yrs of my adult life. Any help is appreciated.
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mad man in fla.
August 17, 2010 at 10:32 am
i want my check. don't make me have to hurt anyone
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mad man in fla.
August 17, 2010 at 10:33 am
i need my money for cigars. i may have to quit the good ones and start smoking cheap stuff.
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Anonymous
August 17, 2010 at 2:40 pm
i been waiting 3 weeks for my uneployment card to come in and still havent recieved it and been calling the numbers they give me and cant get through to the.... so what the hell do i do now i need that money bc i have a child at home.....................
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DAVID A, NASH
September 2, 2010 at 1:10 am
DO I HAVE BENIFITS
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me
August 21, 2010 at 10:44 pm
privatize the system, make them accountable
they have jobs, they dont care
vote vote vote
if the system isnt working and you call your congressman, vote them out -
J rod
March 27, 2011 at 11:33 am
PA) i filed 6 weeks ago online. 3 days later got the financial confirmation letter, week later got the card. after that absolutly nothing for 5 weeks now. no money on card been filing my bi weekly claim. been working for 8 yrs straight never been fired never filed for unemployment before and glad i never had to cause this waiting is getting very old. tried callin the numbers on the paper all i get is keep filing your unemployment claims bi weekly,there is high volume of unemployment is why its takin so long. no straight answers and they don't know anything??? come on what are they hiding from us?
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chin up?
August 24, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Got fired last week. Filled out an unemployment app. Still don't know what the deal is. Tried really hard at my job, apparently not hard enough to satisfy my customer who didn't get his ketchup in time. This is awful. :(
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Jeli
September 22, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I been waiting too! I need to know if i was approved of denied because it just keeps telling me its pending. (Driving me crazy main.)
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Anonymous
September 22, 2010 at 6:23 pm
My name is Janet Velez, do i qualify for unemployments benefits and when?
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heather persavich
September 29, 2010 at 7:18 am
i applied a couple of days ago and the rep who waited on me told me to call oct.10. to apply for unemployment, which i already did. why would i have to apply again?? would you please find out if i am going to get approved. thank you
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Cleo Antoinette Rice
September 30, 2010 at 10:21 am
I have had various jobs in the past , voluntarily, I have worked have always on the clock, in Dec 2006, I left my job with a thought of something new. I have great accommplishments. In the jobs that i did have and had learned a lot from each job. I am recently trying to apply for unemployment benefits. i recently get Social Security. after cracking my head of job floor I am finaly feeling so resitution from other agencies. And myself that I recieve benefits to help. I am still looking for some more relief. ineed an unemployment claim.
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b
September 30, 2010 at 10:57 am
how do you talk to someone at the unemployment office
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Katie
March 17, 2011 at 11:49 am
If I can view my balance on the weekly certification page although payment hasn't been made yet, does this mean that my claim was approved?
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sue benavides
October 4, 2010 at 3:35 pm
i was told after an on phone interview that i would have a decision about my benafits within ten days. it has now been three weeks and no answer as of yet why?
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anonymous
October 5, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I was doing a bang up job and I was fired anyway. I was let go do to racial discrimination. The new management didn't like white people so they successfully let two of their best employees go who happen to be white. Law suite coming!!!!
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Anonymous
October 8, 2010 at 1:33 pm
how long do it takes for a dicision on apeal.
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Anonymous
October 13, 2010 at 2:22 pm
my claim was reversed will i receive a check
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Anonymous
October 15, 2010 at 9:22 am
I got fired over taking money but i pay it back and i want to know if would get that money.
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fuck u
December 13, 2010 at 2:16 pm
how dirty is our gov. dirty enuogh to let you starve so they dont exceed a certian amount of money for the year even though it is our tax dollars that put them to work they get in no hurry they dont care if you have kids to feed or bills to pay they act like it comes from there pockets there is no reason why a person should have to wait a month to collect what is theres and they wander what is wrong with the united states the greatest country in the world we can give aid to forgien counties with in days but we cant take care of our own people right next door if there is 2000 people waitng on you to reviewe there cases hire some fucking part time help or a few temps and get the god damn job done put down the donuts and the small time chitter chatter with person in the cubeical next to you and do your job !
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Anonymous
October 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm
If I leave a comment, when will it be answered?
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shaheed omar
October 18, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I had a phone interview on September 21, 2010 and I was told it would take 10 to 14 woorking days to hear an answer. I have 5.00 to my name. Would you please approve me and send me a check for the weeks I have claimed/
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peggy w
October 19, 2010 at 3:37 pm
how do i check on a statis of a claim i did over the phone
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Gene
October 21, 2010 at 1:57 pm
It takes 4 to 6 wks to get approved
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Gene
October 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm
People it is not a good idea to leave your ss number on this page
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deanna ponting
October 26, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I HAVE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT AND I HAVENT BEEN GETTING ANYTHING BUT LETTERS I NEED TO KNOW IF IM APPROVED
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Erica
November 1, 2010 at 12:54 pm
I worked as a bartender, my boss always told me what a great job I wad doing. I was never late, never missed a day of work, never was written up or even told i was doing something the wrong way..... two weeks after I informed my boss I was pregnant she fired me. When she fired me she said that it was because I didnt stock the beer chest(I did every night) and because I am pregnant... I have been waiting two weeks to find out my the status if my claim... I call call the unemployment office, but I can never get ahold of anyone because call volumes are too high...... Why is my state letting this happen to people?
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unemployed
November 3, 2010 at 5:18 pm
The state should start treating the unemployed like citizens and not just another case number
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Michelle
November 4, 2010 at 11:09 am
How long does it generally take to find out if you are approved for benefits? And does someone actually answer these questions we are asking right now?
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Armando Belloso
November 6, 2010 at 9:40 pm
How do i know if im getting a check? its been 2 weeks.
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latisha
November 10, 2010 at 7:39 am
when will i know about my check
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tash
November 17, 2010 at 4:36 pm
i have been waiting for unemployment for almost 10 weeks and nothing. have four kids single mother don't know how im going to pay my next mnth rent im sooo depressed thay havent told me anything ....what do i do?
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anthony
November 20, 2010 at 2:15 am
i just lost my job at walmart today cause i called in sick the day before cause i have a bad back.i had a doctors note but they wouldnt take the note.can i file for unemployment
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Not an Idiot
January 23, 2011 at 11:54 am
Judging from the horrible spelling on every reply ... maybe you already got a determination letter but you were too stupid to even read it
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Anonymous
November 26, 2010 at 7:51 am
where the fuck do you do you find answers to your questions??????????
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james simms
December 11, 2010 at 11:06 am
i have recently applied for unemployment and i have been callling in for tthe last 4 weeks and i have recieved my determination lettter but have not recieved my approval letter yet
my question is since i have recieved my determination letter do i need to report to the unemployment office or do i have to wait for the approval letter to come in
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just me
December 2, 2010 at 2:50 am
i need to know where to go to check my appeal??
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Don't know where to turn
December 2, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I applied for unemployment and it's been two weeks and countin and i have not heard anything.I called unemployment and the lady said all my paper work was in but... i just had to keep callin in on sunday.Everytime i check on line it says still pending..xmas is coming up and i have 4 little girls i guess they don't care.
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highly pissed
August 31, 2011 at 5:15 am
I had began the unemployment process back in may 2011 and here it is almost sept 2011 and have not heard the first thing from the unemployment office except that it has been approved and it should post this week. I have heard this for 6 weeks now and nothing has been paid to me. I was working for an aircraft company for 9 years and got laid off because they sold out all of their contracts and the company went out of business. I am on the verge of losing everything to mine and my wifes name. She works part time as relief staff and we cannot simply make it on her check. You would think that for the ones who work and do what they are supposed to the gov would try to help them all they are looking at is how much money they can keep in their pockets. I hope i never ever have to file for unemployment again. This is so ridiculous to have to wait4 months to hear anything on your claim and what makes it even worse the phone lines are like they are off the hook or whatever but this is making me so mad. What should i do??
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senayi
December 9, 2010 at 12:11 am
I work in nursing home on call. i used to work 20/week now it is mounth the didnt call me. what should i do Please
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kimmy Tech ( New Jersey )
December 12, 2010 at 11:22 am
I have three Kids , christmas coming up as well , was fired November 1st from so called being ( late) to work , filed the same day november 1st 2010, my letter came in for a phone interview december 7th 2010 and the one stop career dec 9th did both , they told me that I would have to wait , and see if I am approved ? I applied for the direct deposit , I am in new jesrey , is there any site that says if I will get my benifits and also says if u have kids u can claim dependants for an addition 4-7% additional credit , i forgot to send my 1040 form , and wondering if thats why they are holding my checks , and i thought the day of the interview she would have told me if i was apporved , this is such a horrible process to go through , I am now getting evicted jan 10th if I dont pay this rent , and with 3 small kids , everything has been falling aprt , I pray for all of us to get back on our feet it is not right they know how to take our money out of our pay checks but cant put the money when we americans need it
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aaron keil
December 14, 2010 at 7:15 pm
iv been waiting on my unemployment since November,8 and stilll havent heard from them i havent got any thing in the mail when am i gonna here anything
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This country sucks.
December 14, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I work my a** off for years, getting taxed THOUSANDS of dollars...and you bullshit people can't even be decent enough to let me know IF and WHEN I will be able to collect some money to prevent my life from falling apart even more than it has after being fired? THIS IS BULLS***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joshua E. Craig
December 19, 2010 at 8:18 am
I called in on Monday to claim my weekly benefits and I turned in my paper that I had to fill out but the lady at the office told me that I didn't have to fill out those papers anymore? I called in on 13th of these month and I haven't got a check or phone call or a letter telling me if I still have unemployment? Last time I went up to the Career Center here the woman I spoke to told me that I still had 20 weeks left of unemployment and that was 2 weeks ago? Can anyone Please help me?
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Ben
January 24, 2011 at 8:54 am
Im goin on two years of being off work. They sent me the debit card but no funds. They have nt told me if im approved or not..
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Really Doe
December 26, 2010 at 7:04 pm
i applied for unemployment and did da hearing and still filing my weekly claims but i havent recieve any benifits or anything dat said i was denied... truth be told i havent recieve a monetary determination at all. isnt there sum way of me finding out
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Jerry
April 4, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I received a letter stating I was denied. Then I received another letter telling me to claim my weeks?
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Anonymous
January 11, 2011 at 8:13 pm
When will I no I was approved for extetion!
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Anonymous
January 11, 2011 at 8:50 pm
How much longer will it take for them to pass the exextion congress!
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joe_lamonica@yahoo.com
March 11, 2011 at 6:04 am
go online and claim your check it's faster all u have to do is put in your ssn number then it will ask for your password that will be the last 4 numbers of you ssn and thats it your good to go,ps this is for ky, i dont know were u are from so it might be different
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Henry Hyder
March 11, 2011 at 11:19 am
Will I be able to recieve anything for unemployment if so why I have to call to claim my weeks if i'm not recieving anything.
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February 27, 2011 at 9:38 am
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