How do you File Unemployment the correct way?
Do you know How to File Unemployment the correct way?
Filing incorrectly will result in an outright denial of benefits, a delay or being awarded less than the full amount.
As you transition between jobs, knowing the correct way to file unemployment can result in up to ,000 in benefits during your search.
Unemployment is not intended to replace your income. It is intended to help you through the time required to become re-employed. That said, a job search can take weeks, even months putting a serious strain on any budget.
Considering these 7 major factors will help you a great deal when you file unemployment.
1. Are you unemployment Eligible? Because unemployment is a state benefit and not a federal benefit, eligibility varies widely across the country. There is much more to merely being unemployed or being laid off. Along with being fired from or quitting a job, you can also file unemployment claims if you are under-employed. Next, will you remain eligible? It is possible to be disqualified before you file unemployment, during the filing period, or during the continued benefits time period.
2. Award. We will assist you in determining how much you can receive in unemployment benefits. People are at times given a small amount such as 0 a month, but are required to continually file paperwork to recieve even that amount, and often this makes it not worth the time required to fill out the paperwork.
3. When to file unemployment claim. You should generally file immediately upon your job dismissal. That said, your case may vary based on your state, and the nature of your termination, so “file unemployment” immediately is definitely not a one-size-fits-all strategy. In one case, we assisted a young woman who had her claim delayed for weeks because she filed for unemployment too early. If you are involved in a workman’s compensation case, you should complete that before you file unemployment.
4. How to File Unemployment. Forty four states allow people to file unemployment claims online. It’s typical that you must provide supporting evidence when filiing a claim with the state. Deleting or adding information is not an option once the application is made. Make sure the information with your claim is correct, and accurate.
5. Supporting Documentation and Arguments. We can recommend several strategies based on your personal information for you to use on your appication. It is important for these arguments to be based on the facts. That said, you may wish to present the facts in a certain way depending on your state’s laws, and the how your former employer states their case. Generally, if you quit your job, in order to be eligible, there needs to be one of a few specific reasons present. These might include workplace safety issues including sexual or gender harassment, issues at home such as to prevent domestic abuse of a minor child or dependent elderly parent, or transportation issues such as car failure when no suitable alternative exists such as a bus.
6. Finally, regardless of the state’s decision, you have a right to appeal. Ever heard this saying…”You can wrestle with a pig, but the pig enjoys it and you just get filthy”. While state employees prefer not to deal with appeals, and in some cases it can be a waste of time, other times it can result in the awarding of full unemployment benefits.
Last, here are a few common mistakes that will save you time and hassle. The tips above are excerpts from our full guide packed with help on how to file unemployment, designed to save you time and money and hassle, get you the maxiumum benefits, and help you financially with our 9-step re-employment system. Here are 3 common mistakes (naturally, our guide has many more you can avoid):
1. File unemployment on Monday. If you like staying on hold, or waiting at the office, filing on Monday morning is best left to the overwhelming majority who are dismissed on Friday and then file on Monday. Instead, use Monday to reach valued contacts at your former employer to ask their help for referrals to other companies who are hiring. Certain states prohibit using the previous week in support of an unemployment claim if the claim is made using the Internet.
2. Not using one’s social network. Relationships play an integral role in finding employment, as over 40% of hires are made due to a relationship. The people who know you are a far better resource in your job search than job boards or classified ads.
3. Providing too much information on your application can lead to disqualification. Although we cannot anticipate every situation, the best advice is to keep any information you provide to a minimum. These days, anyone wanting to file unemployment should know the system is stretched thin, and as a result, the slightest mistake will be enough to result in denial.
Unemployment is tough. It impacts more than just your pocketbook, it impacts your entire life. Ever noticed that when the highest-paid exectutives manage to get million-dollar severance packages, and no matter what seem ok? This guide can help you make the best of this unemployment situation. You can profit from a change of employment if done right. If handled incorrectly, your career, as well as your finances, will suffer.
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