Do I get any unemployment payments if I'm laid-off and my employer files for bankrupcy?

Question

This is a hypotheical question. Normally, if I am laid-off through no fault of my own, I get unemplyment benefits. However, if my employer files for bankrupcy, am I still entitled to any unemployment (or any possible appropraited other) benefits, either from my employer, the state and/or federal government, or any other source? Thanks

Answer 1

Unemployment is an insurance program, yes you will receive payments.

Answer 2

Yes. Your employer pays into the Unemployment Insurance fund on a set basis (may be weekly, monthly etc) The money is already in an account.

Answer 3

Yes, unemployment benefits are paid from a trust fund (or similar fund) that your prior employer paid into at some point prior to the bankruptcy. Your entitlement is not affected by an employer's bankruptcy.

Answer 4

Yes, Unemployment is funded by the State. Employers pay into a fund that is administered by the state. By the way, payments owed to that fund by your employer are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. But that will not have an effect on your claim.

Answer 5

In North America, at least, you pay into the system via paycheque deductions that go to the government while you are working. It's the government that then pays your unemployment benefits if you lose your job and it's not your fault.

Answer 6

yes as these funds are paid to the state and handled by the state so you should get your benefits with no problem.

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

u would get unemployment not sure bout anything else.

Answer 10

Yes, you will.