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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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Why do I need official documentation from my previous employer?
People applying for unemployment benefits must tell us the official reason they were laid off or furloughed.
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Who has the legal right to file for unemployment benefits?
People 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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Which workers cannot receive unemployment benefits?
Most laid off and furloughed workers are eligible for unemployment benefits, but some are not.
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What is availability for full-time work?
People who file for unemployment benefits must be ready, able, and willing to work full time in a suitable job.
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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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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 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 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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