I recently applied for unemployment here in Illinois, but received a call from their office saying that I have to have a hearing scheduled two days after Xmas(which really messes me up finanically) in order to dertermine if I'm eligible due to my being discharged. The reason for the discharge was poor performance, and the HR dept. at my past job along with my past supervisor were the ones that suggested I apply for benefits in the first place, so obviously they wouldn't have an issue with me being eligible. It just seems like a bunch of red tape, as it wasn't anything intentional or gross misconduct or anything of that nature, as I left on good terms, it was just decided that the work load may have been a bit much for my skill level. I want to contact the employment office and tell them that the company told me to file in the first place, but would that even have any impact on my having to attend the hearing or not?
2006-12-15 01:24:31 · 4 answers · asked by terrence_20_21 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Illinois and Wisconsin are about the same in this. The standard practice is to deny the first request pending a hearing. Ya see, Since you were let go, they have to get your side of the story on record before releasing funds. Don't stop filing each week until then! You're only screwing yourself out of money by doing that.
2006-12-15 01:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unemployment always conducts a hearing as far as I know. I had applied for unemployment because my contract for the job I had was over and I had to go threw a hearing as well. It was just me and one lady and she asked me questions about the nature of why I am not working ect, and she tape recorded the conversation. However I did get wind up getting the unemployment benefits. You mentioned that the job you had was above your skill level, well unemployment also pays up to 5,000 dollars if you want to take classes in a feild that is in demand, and sometimes you can collect at the same time, that is what I did. Everything is a bunch of red tape though, good luck I am sure you will get your benefits, its just a process.
2006-12-15 09:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Thandie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Michigan, you have to do this in writing. They give a list of questions to answer and compare them to what the company is saying. If there are major inaccuracies, then it goes to a mediator. It's not a big deal as long as you tell the truth. It's more fact finding than a legal hearing.
2006-12-15 12:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they just want to hear what happened. there is really nothing to worry about, they will ask you some questions then they will determine your eligibility. by the sounds of what I've read you will be approved, they may need some time, but you definately will eligible.
2006-12-15 09:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by bigramdaddy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋