junebug
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It depends on how much money you were making. Contact your local unemployment commission or try googling for their website. They may have that posted on their website. |
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mister.flea
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55% of your weekly income, will be given to you by the unemployment people |
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Maxwell S. Hammer
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When you file, the agent you talk to will be able to give you an estimate. Or if you file online, there will be a number you can call. |
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heartbreaker6713
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you can call the unemployement office and they will tell you an approximately what you'll get weekly. |
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Steve R
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Go to your state's website at:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/faq2.asp
The table that explains it to you is at:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/pdf/benefits/wba.pdf |
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pirateswife0530
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Go onto the Unemployment website. At least for California, they have a table.
It is based on the previous 18 months of employment, it will take the highest earning quarter and split it up. It can range from something like $60-over $400 depending on how much you make.
Also, there is a 2 week waiting period before benifits are paid, usually. Sometimes its only a week.
Most likely they will set you up for a phone interview and they will ask you questions like, how long did you work there, what was your title, what was your pay, and why you were let go. They will then contact your former employer to make sure that everything jives with what you had told them. You will get a packet in the mail listing all the information of what you could possible earn if your claim is accepted.
You may have to attend some class that they offer at the local unemployment office. And, if you live in California, you will have to enroll in Caljobs. Its a site that can give you possibilities of jobs in your area.
Good LUCK! Its a hard market out there! Its just horrible that they did this right before the holidays as well.
Wish you the best! |
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jeri
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So sorry to hear about your job loss! I, too, have lost a job due to downsizing.
The amount you will receive depends on several factors and, of course, the state you live in. When I lost my job I went to the State unemployment compensation website and found a calculator to use and figured out my amount. It was very helpful in setting up a budget.
Keep in mind that most of the time there is a "waiting period" before you start getting checks so you may have a while with no income. Also, even though you were the victim of downsizing some employers dispute your unemployment claim just as a matter of policy. If this happens to you there will most likely be a hearing (in my case it was just me sitting at a man's desk in the unemployment office while he read a statement the employee had mailed in - I was awarded my unemployment in the end).
Anyway, look-up your state's website to find the unemployment portion. If you edit in your state I could look it up for you and send you the link!
Good luck and stay strong!
Here is the link:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/faq2.asp |
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ace-c
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The same thing happened to me two years ago. My entire crew was let go due to a sale! What really stunk is that I just had a baby! What a horrible time to lose your job, sorry and good luck!
In my state the most amount they give out is $622.00 every two weeks. It was rough to get by on that amount, but it can be done.
In my state (MI), you can be on for six months. After that if you haven't found another job, you have to appeal for more time.
Also, keep track of the resumes you send out. You might get audited and they will ask for documentation that you have been looking for a job.
I have a strong work ethic, so for those you who will call me a slacker....back off! That being said, you should relax for a little bit. Try to gather your thoughts about what you want to do with your career next.
Good luck, and I hope your holidays are wonderful, despite this set-back. |
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Mrs Apple
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It's basically up to 50%-55% of your income for the past 12 months. These checks are pre-tax. These checks are considered as income for you; therefore, you'll need to keep some money on hand for taxes. You can get the form online and the government usually make you wait a week or so before you can file for unemployment. They want to make sure that you did actually apply for work at other companies before they give you the money. |
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Vieiragirl
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It is about 50% sometimes more then that but not much more. It usually follows your previous years income too so if you got a raise this year it won't count. I also advise setting up getting taxes taken out of it already. Unless you really need that money because when tax season comes next year you will be writing a big tax check. Unemployement is set up tax free you need to ask for taxes to be withdrawn but as soon as unemployment is over you need to pay all the taxes on the money that was paid out to you.
Also, I recommend if you can't pay your bills like credit cards you call them some credit companies will help you in times of hardship and defer payments till you are able to pay.
Visit your state's unemployment website they will have all kinds of information and help. Alot of states require you to go to a few info sessions in order to keep your unemployment. It usually takes at least 2 weeks before you can start getting paid and you might have a waiting time before you can apply for unemployement. |
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Pregnant w/ baby #1 due 7/31/09
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First of all, it depends which state you are in. Other factors include, but are not limited to:
-How much income you made last year
-How long you worked for the company
-How long you were without a job in 2007.
When you file for unemployment, at least in Pennsylvania, you have a "waiting week" to qualify. If this is the first time you've filed this year, you will have to wait that week without pay. Depending on how many dependants you have will also affect how much you will make, and whether or not you have taxes taken out of your unemployment check.
An example... my sister has 2 children and worked for a company for 2 years. She claimed the kids on her taxes. She didn't sign up for automatic tax withdrawal (she will end up paying her taxes at the end of the year, and get more back now). She used to take home about $450/week. Now her umemployment checks are roughly $370/week. |
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Cornell is Hot!
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Well i made like 300 a week before taxes and got like 300 every 2 weeks for 6 months.
but they take it from the highest quarter. |
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cindy abc
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You can go on line and they will calculate how much you will get. However, there might be a delay in getting your check to you, sometimes they will keep a week's pay. And sometimes you can't file until after a week. You should be able to call and find out the web site to get all the information. Go to the workforce office in your home town and they will give you opportunities to update your skills. Sometimes they will pay for you to get trained in another field. They also have lists of jobs in the area. Also, Temp agencies are a good way to find a job. |
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Bigbird
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Well here in California, is base Quarterly,hourly rate and how long did you work for that company. They take the highest ending quarterly amount and base the amount you will received. Ex. California highest amount is $450.00 per week for 26 weeks, this is base on a 15.00/hr job for 18 months, and if you want to collect for 52 weeks it will be 333/wk hope this help. |
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rockyfella25
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they will send you a letter stating how much you are getting.And remember you have too call in each week to continue recieving money.I know someone on it in Ga and he has to call every sunday to recertify. |
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wizjp
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Roughly about 1/2 what your income was after taxes for an average hourly worker; check your states unemployment website and it can give you a general idea. |
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There -Take that (Still Annoyed)
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It's usually 80% of your gross pay and you'll get a check every two weeks. |
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Heron
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They should tell you when you go to the unemployment office. It varies according to how much you were making and how many dependents you have. Some states make you wait a week before you can file, though. You should look at your state's unemployment website and see what the regulations are. Make sure you bring your Social Security card with you to the unemployment office. It'll save you a lot of headaches. |
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imsety
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Approx. 1/3 his/her wages. |
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mtc005
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All I know is that it will be much lower than you are accustomed to receiving from your previous employer. They don't like to make it too comfortable for you because their goal is to get you out there looking for another job as quickly as possible. |
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Cookie
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I don't know... It depends =P
-Cookie |
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meemaw1968
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I think it's like 80 percent of what you were grossing in the last quarter earned. Less taxes of course! |
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Breaking News Guy
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You sound American to me but I am English so don't know,
Google it. |
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