| One of the primary reasons people don't file for | | | | a quick paid vacation, then you're no longer eligible |
| unemployment benefits is that they don't like the | | | | to receive those benefits. |
| idea of being on welfare payments. | | | | 3. Am I earning income part-time while I seek full |
| The truth is, unemployment benefits are not | | | | time work? |
| welfare payments. They are insurance payments | | | | If you're not earning any income from any other |
| made up from your own money that you paid | | | | source, then you're definitely eligible to claim |
| into while you were still employed. | | | | unemployment benefits. Even if you're earning a |
| The unfortunate truth is that many | | | | small part time income or if you have a home |
| unemployment claims are declined simply because | | | | business that makes a little extra money on the |
| applicants don't take enough time to learn about | | | | side, then you may still be eligible in some states. |
| the law and how it applies to them. | | | | The unemployment department will consider how |
| Now you understand that you really should make | | | | much you're earning and calculate your benefits |
| good use of your own insurance money in the | | | | accordingly. |
| event that you become unemployed, let's look at | | | | 4. Have you investigated all your available options? |
| some simple questions you need to answer | | | | In some states, people receiving unemployment |
| before you file your unemployment claim. | | | | benefits may also be able to receive food stamps. |
| 1. Did you become unemployed through no fault | | | | In this event, the amount of your benefits and |
| of your own? | | | | total household income is taken into account and |
| If your answer is yes, then chances are you | | | | then food stamps may be issued accordingly. |
| were either made redundant or fired due to | | | | Every little bit helps! |
| downsizing, which means you are likely eligible for | | | | 5. Have you been medically unable to work due to |
| unemployment benefits. | | | | injury or illness? |
| If your answer is no, then there are still | | | | You may have suffered an accident or injury that |
| circumstances where you may still be eligible. | | | | precludes you from being able to work in that |
| Of course if you just got bored or frustrated | | | | industry again. If this has happened to you and |
| with your unchallenging position and quit, then | | | | you have the pertinent medical certification |
| that's probably cause to believe you became | | | | proving that you can't work, then you should |
| unemployed by your own design. This is also true | | | | consider social security instead of unemployment. |
| if your ex-employer fired you for misconduct or | | | | Unemployment should never be thought of as a |
| any other misdemeanor. | | | | negative time. Instead, choose to view it as a |
| 2. Am I actively seeking new employment? | | | | brand new opportunity. Get out there and put |
| In order to be eligible to receive your | | | | forward your resume, but be sure you've filed for |
| unemployment benefits you'll need to be actively | | | | unemployment benefits to see you through until |
| seeking new work. If you've decided your | | | | you begin in your new career. |
| unemployment benefits are a great way to take | | | | |