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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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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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People can request a hearing if they think they are eligible for unemployment benefits but their employer says they aren't.
Eligibility
The Department of Labor works with people to create a repayment plan for their overpayment or any penalty.
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It usually takes 1-2 weeks to pay your first claim.
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Most workers who are laid off or furloughed may receive unemployment benefits.
Eligibility
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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