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What is a dislocated worker?
Dislocated workers are people who are eligible for unemployment benefits for certain specific reasons.
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What do I do if my eligibility is questioned after I'm approved?
The Department of Labor will contact you for more information if they aren't sure you should receive benefits.
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How do I appeal a decision about my eligibility for unemployment?
Claimants must file their appeal online, by mail, or by fax within 21 days of the mailing date of an eligibility decision letter's mail date.
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Will I qualify for a second year of benefits?
You may qualify for a second year of unemployment benefits, though most people do not.
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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?
People who are unemployed because of a lockout or a strike they aren't part of can receive unemployment benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I'm on a leave of absence?
Some people who are on a leave of absence are eligible to receive unemployment benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I retired?
People who are forced to retire may be able to collect unemployment benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I refused work?
Unemployment benefits usually end for people who refuse work, but they may continue for certain reasons.
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Can I receive unemployment if I receive a pension?
People who receive a pension may be eligible for unemployment benefits based on the amount of the pension payment.
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Can I receive unemployment if I quit part-time work?
You may receive unemployment benefits based on your full-time employment.
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Can I receive unemployment benefits if I quit my job voluntarily?
The answer is usually “no,” but there are eight reasons why you may be able to receive unemployment benefits after quitting.
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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 are often able to collect unemployment benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I can’t work full time?
People who cannot work full-time because of a long term physical or mental impairment may collect full or partial benefits.
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Can I receive unemployment if I attend a school, college, or university?
People who are eligible for unemployment benefits can continue to receive them.
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