All Questions and Answers about Benefits: Unemployment

How soon can an employer pay unemployment insurance on a reduced pay package after implementing it?
I am facing a reduction of pay on Dec 1st of 50% or annually. If I accept the offer my fear is that my employer is looking to then fire me and only pay reduced unemployment insurance. Is this possible...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 9, 2010 7:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Are there circumstances in which an employer is required to layoff his/her employee?
My husband is currently working for someone who will not lay him off. His boss only calls him approximately one time a week to work. He has been trying to find other employment but has had no luck. Is...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 6, 2010 1:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

do i have a opportunity to win my unemployment case?
i quit my job and they denied my unemployment benefits. i have a hearing soon and i want to be prepare,this job was very stressful,they want me to work sunday they change my position without telling m...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 29, 2010 08:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

DISALLOWED unemployment
I was DISALLOWED my unemployment I was collecting for a few months and the year was up from the first claim and had to reapply. I did that and now I was informed I was DISALLOWED. I went back to work ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 20, 2010 02:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I take withdrawal of cash balance pension and still receive UI?
I lost my job in August and currently am receiving unemployment. Just last week I received a letter from former employer, stating it was not in their best interest financially to maintain my cash bala...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 12, 2010 08:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What can be done as we are being accused of receiving unemployment benefits while husband was employ
My husband is being accused of receiving unemployment benefits from the State of IL while working in 2009. When the letter was initially received we sent a letter to the IDES from an attorney immediat...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 17, 2010 2:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

K-1 as wage basis for unemployment compensation?
I am a Partner is an LLC, not paying into the State Compensation Fund. The LLC, tied to commercial construction is now defunct. LLC distributioms are my sole source of income. Am I eligible for Unempl...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 28, 2010 12:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

how will a 401k distribution effect an UN-opened claim
I was laid off last tuesday and on friday had a pre-scheduled meeting to roll over my 401k, to my local bank, into an IRA. The intention was to be able to take a lump sum payment, due to serious econo...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 4, 2010 3:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

IRA WITHDRAW WHILE ON EUC
What are, if any, rules about withdrawing from a traditional IRA while on EUC.
2 answers  |  asked Jul 27, 2010 09:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can an employer still appeal an unemployment claim after the first 21 days?
When I filed my unemployment claim in March,I was informed that my former employer would have twenty one days to appeal it. They did not so I received benefits. I have recently become aware that the c...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 26, 2010 4:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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