If you have been illegal fired from work (from my other post for more info) and have found out that you do have a case. What can I get out of unemployment compensation would I only be paid for a year salary or months?
2007-09-20 02:33:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am not sure if it differs by state, but in MA they take the highest paid quarter that you had in the last year. They use the average weekly wage in that highest paid quarter and you get 60% of that amount weekly (there is a maximum amount that they will not go over) for 30 weeks as long as you are actively seeking work, and are available and able to work.
If by the 12th week of collecting benefits you enroll in full time classes that are approved by Unemployment, and that they determine are neccesary for you to find a new job, then you are eligible for an 18 week extension over the 30 weeks and do not have to actively seek employment while in school.
2007-09-20 02:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Hotsauce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a number of factors, depending on the laws of the state where you reside and what your companies policies were.
If you did side jobs and it was specificially stated in the company policy that it was not allowed you would not be able to win in an unemployment claim as you were fired for just cause.
If there was no company policy, it would be up the person hearing your unemployment case after hearing both sides to determine if you are eligible if your employer contests your claim.
In nearly all states, unemployment is based on your wages the past 18 months and based on a formula depending on the number of your dependents and the benefit is only for 6 months.
Most states have where you have to file weekly for the benefit, either online or in person and indicate at least 3 places that you have looked for employment at in the past week which the office can verify if they they so choose to do so.
2007-09-20 02:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unemployment is state dependent. Most of the time, you will be paid at 50% your normal salary for 6 months. There is also usually a cap on how much they will pay per week. For example, if you made $100,000 per year, you probably would not be paid the weekly equivalent of $50,000.
After six months, you are either out of luck, or will receive a reduced benefit. However, these are state programs, so you need to call your local office for deals.
2007-09-20 02:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Brad T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-02 10:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by kash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋