I would like to know if there is anything that I can do to ensure that I will receive unemployment benefits. This is a pretty shady company so I would like to cover all ends. Also, if anybody has a format for a lay off letter of some sort that would help also.
2007-01-25 04:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by J B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, that notice of termination due to company (bancruptcy, closing etc) is the most important document you can ask for. Is the company or corporation registered? Get a copy of theat if you can so you can accurately described what kind of company you used to work for. Get a copy of your detailed job description there, make your own letters of referral if you must, describe your job requirements, salaries, benefits, and have their personnel manager sign it . Make duplicates or triplicates for application purposes. When you mail out resumes, send only copies. Keep the originals at home.
2007-01-25 04:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your Blue Pages in the phone book to get local government numbers for assistance. Look for departments with the word "employment" or "labor" in them. It should only take a few calls to find the unemployment office, which can answer your question precisely.
Also, get a letter of recommendation for the good wok you did for your next employer; it may be hard to find these people in a few weeks for referrals.
And look up "COBRA" if you need to extend you medical plan; you should be able to extend your coverage for six months.
2007-01-25 04:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely ask for a letter of recommendation as well as an extension on your health insurance. It can't hurt to ask for a little severance pay either. All they can say is no.
2007-01-25 04:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋