Unemployment Benefits Blog
I used to answer a lot of questions about unemployment benefits. The list of FAQS on Unemployment Tips contact page, is just the tip of the iceberg.
I know I've answered questions, some didn't appreciate, but I also know the unemployment insurance system doesn't often work well for the person that chooses to be a bystander to their own claim.
I think unemployment benefits are worth fighting if the fight is objective, principled, and focused on merits that allow a valid argument.
So my question is, why not approach collecting unemployment, as if you mean business, or more like a business does, since you were/will be, one half of the at-will employment relationship that was ended when you .. or your employer moved to end it.
I answered, but not only for my own sake. I did it for the sake of all our collective rights we share in the workplace, and most importantly, our right and responsibility to exercise our rights quasi-legally, or otherwise.
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Too Far to Work?
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I have been trying to apply for un-employment insurance for 2 weeks now. Spending many hours on the phone only to hear all lines are busy and then I am
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If my employer didn't show up for the unemployment appeal hearing will I win?
Hi there, I just had my appeal hearing today and my employer didn't show up. But they wrote a letter. Do I automatically win because the judge still
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Can you be fired because someone smelled alcohol on your breath and collect unemployment
I went out for a drink the night before work and the next day a girl smelled alcohol on my breath though I was able to function in my job perfectly fine
Help with Unemployment Benefits Appeal Law
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Getting Fired - Can You Get Unemployment If Fired?
Getting fired and collecting unemployment is not about why you think you got fired, but the employers ability to sustain a burden to prove work related misconduct
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Jalex
My service's were terminated. The reason given was timekeeping. I was denied unemployment for policy violation. I was ambushed by 3 of my upper management.
Fired for not being a good fit anymore
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Do I Need a Lawyer for an Overpayment of Unemployment from Eight Years Ago
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Got Fired for clocking in on time, but not starting to work right away
I worked for an apartment complex for 7 months in Wichita KS. I worked 7-4 M-F. I clocked in and was on the premises parked and getting my tools to go
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Misplaced work
I have a job and live in Pittsburgh it is winter and because of lack of work I am losing a lot of hours and they offered me work in Philly from Sunday
Fired for not making sales quota
My boss of approximately 60 days on sales floor in 3 weeks time had me sign 2 papers saying I would bring my sales quota up to (his) quota of 25k. I was
I Was Fired Because One Person Said I Smelled Bad!
Hello, I live in Maryland and was working for an Internal Medicine Dr. I was hired May 2017 and fired Nov 2017. The administrator of the office walked
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Getting denied benefits due to excessive absences or tardiness
I was recently denied unemployment benefits in (Minnesota) for excessive abcenses and tardiness. Now I was absent 2 days in which I contacted my employer
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Fired for working another job while currently employed
I was allowed to use and take home the company car for 'job 1', Unbeknowst to job 1 in July of 2016 I went and got my real estate liscence = job 2. August
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my nevada unemployment appeal was reversed....what does that mean?
I appealed my denial of unemployment, had a telephone interview with my previous employer present and 7 days later found out it was reversed. what does
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Change in Company Ownership resulting in layoffs, terminations, voluntary quits
I am in California and have been working for this company for 3 years. It was known for the last 5 months that the company was in a transition and the
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Am I doing everything right?
My check status keeps saying no check has been issued but I have been credited. I have done 3 weekly claims. Received the letter in the mail saying how
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Hi Chris, Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today! I truly appreciate your candor and I am sorry I did not find you before my initial
My Thanks!!
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The Best Help
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Was I laid off?
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Oklahoma Board of Review Questions
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Seasonal Employment and Unemployment
Manager hired me in April 2016 telling me at the end of the season you will qualify for seasonal unemployment. This in fact, was not the case in 2016.
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Thanks for the Assistance Chris
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I Won My Arizona Unemployment Hearing
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1 case appealed denied (original), 2nd granted to reopen?
I'm in NY. First case,(1st court date) the employer did not show up. I testified, decision for ui benefits granted. That case was appealed and reopened.
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Affirmed
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I didn't know I could file?????
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Disaster Unemployment Benefits Available in 18 Texas Counties for Hurricane Harvey.
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My boss won't schedule me or fire me
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I'm being caused emotional distress at work by a co-worker. If I'm fired will I be able to collect unemployment?
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Is This Proof, or Not I was Fired for a Safety Violation, But Not Misconduct?
Is there any justification in being terminated for a safety violation ie. not wearing proper safety equipment when it is the responsibility of the employer/
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They stopped scheduling me
Can I file for unemployment if I stopped getting scheduled? On Friday I came into work and before I clocked in, a manager told me to go home since we
Great Site
I found this site a lot of help. Even talked to Chris personally. She is helping me find someone for representation. She has helped me oh so much.
Laid Off Due to Lack of Work and Waiting to Be Recalled
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Contract Company says I Quit When I was Laid Off
I live in Oregon and have been a Legal Assistant for the US Attorney's Office for just under a year. I am technically a government contractor though. On
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Cell phone
I was denied unemployment in AZ because my employer assumed I had a cell phone. I was in my cubicle looking down ward when the boss walked by about 20
No Unemployment Benefits Because My Doctor Won't Let Me Work?
I work at a job for sixteen years, I had a emergency surgeries for perforated ulcer due to my doctor prescribing me too much steroids. My doctor said it
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Employer was a no show for denial of unemployment benefits for misconduct
I was training for new position that required me to count safe and make or reconcile bank deposits . Once completed someone comes to get the deposits
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Hour reduction/sick father/performance issues
in NJ, I have held my position for 5 years as manager. recently, I have had an increase of work and let my CEO know it is too much to handle and I need
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California Unemployment Questions and Answers
Need answers to questions about California EDD unemployment benefits?
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