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How can I receive my unemployment benefit payments?
Claimants can choose to receive benefit payments by direct deposit or to a debit card.
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Do I qualify for a second year of benefits?
You may qualify for a second year of unemployment benefits if you have returned to work since initiating your first claim and earned sufficient wages.
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Do I have a right to file for unemployment?
You have a legal right to file a claim for unemployment benefits and testify on behalf of anyone else filing an unemployment claim.
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Did I earn enough to collect unemployment?
Always file your first claim so that we can review your income and other factors to decide whether or how much you will receive.
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Can I receive unemployment if I'm unemployed because of a labor dispute?
You may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are unemployed due to a lockout or due to a strike that you are not directly involved in.
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Can I receive unemployment if I have a recall date?
People who are scheduled to return to work or start a new job may be eligible for unemployment benefits until they start working.
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Can I receive unemployment if I can’t work full time?
People who cannot work full-time because of a chronic , long term or permanent physical or mental impairment may collect full or partial benefits if otherwise eligible.
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Can I receive unemployment if I attend a school, college, or university?
Possibly, It depends upon the circumstances.
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Can I receive unemployment if I am self-employed?
You may be eligible for benefits if you have earned W-2 wages in the past 18 months and satisfy other required factors.
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Can I receive unemployment benefits if I quit my job voluntarily?
You may be eligible if the circumstances around the separation meet the exceptions in the law and you are otherwise eligible. exceptions to this general rule.
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Why were my weekly unemployment benefits denied or reduced?
Weekly benefit payments can be reduced or denied if you receive certain types of income or payments.
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When will I begin receiving unemployment benefit payments?
It usually takes 1-2 weeks to pay your first claim.
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When is my unemployment claim paid?
Unemployment benefits are paid weekly and are based on your weekly filing.
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What Is unemployment insurance?
Unemployment insurance provides income to people who have been laid off as they look for new jobs or wait to be called back to work.
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How long can I receive unemployment benefits?
Unemployment benefits are typically paid for up to 26 weeks, but may last longer.
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How is my unemployment benefit calculated?
The benefit amount you receive is based on information you provide about yourself, dependents, and work history.
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