Posted by Amish in California: I took a few months off from my job of 6+ years last December, and returned to work in April, but only for 2 weeks due to slow business. I was told that I would not have any definite hours for the next few weeks, but I MIGHT get work here and there. Since I had been unemployed and collecting no benefits from Dec-March, I … Read more
Mandi asks, It has been 5 weeks I filed this week and there was a message saying it was accepted and to please remember that this is a waiting week? does this mean I have been approved? and why does previous weeks say not paid due to unresolved issue? I am so confused, please help! Thank you Hi Mandi, You really have given me very little to go on to … Read more
Question from Crystal Employer is saying I quit and I didn’t. I was fired from my last job because I requested that my schedule be changed because I was having transportation issues. I requested a transfer or for my schedule to be temporarily revised until I could get my transportation issues together. My boss said no and fired the first time I had to call in. I tried everything to … Read more
States provide Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to the people who have lost their full-time job through no fault of their own. In this article, we will tell you if states offer unemployment benefits for seasonal and contract workers. But before that, let us see who are considered as seasonal and contract workers. Who Are Seasonal And Contract Workers? Seasonal, contract workers and temporary employees who are hired for a fixed … Read more
To contain the pandemic, the states had asked their citizens to stay at home. This measure forced many businesses to shut down temporarily and furlough their employees. To help the unemployed meet their financial requirements, the states had announced the CARES Act, which included various unemployment insurance benefits programs. As states plan to reopen the economy, businesses are beginning to reopen their doors. But with the Coronavirus continuing to spread, … Read more
Unemployment is a one of the most challenging phases of life. It not only affects day to day routine and takes a toll on your financial well being, but also affects mental health to a great extent. If you’re the breadwinner and have a family, you will know the pain joblessness causes. Thankfully in the US, we have a well laid out Unemployment Insurance program that provides up to 26 … Read more
Can I collect unemployment if I have been fired for sleeping on the job? Posted by HARD WORKIN MAN (Las Vegas, NV) First off, I would like to start with how long I have been employed at this company, 10 years. I was on Family Medical Leave (FMLA) at the time I was terminated. I was in a company brake room with one other team member when three of my … Read more
“Can I collect unemployment if I have been fired for gossiping in the workplace?” Posted by Missing My Job (Indiana) A few weeks ago, I was fired for supposedly “gossiping” in my office. I worked for an elderly assisted living home as a receptionist. Our senior marketing director all of a sudden was no longer with my company. Because I was the receptionist and fielded calls, it was important for … Read more
“Can I get unemployment if I got fired for getting arrested for a DUI?” Posted by Luci (Pompano Beach, FL) I have not been convicted of the DUI. But I missed 10 days of work because I could not get out of jail. My work was called immediately to let them know. When I got out they told me they could no longer keep me. I’m not sure if I … Read more
“A Green Dot Policy violation. I work for ULTA, and they sell many beauty products and hair items.” Posted by Ebony from Newnan, GA I purchased a pair of shears from until because I’m employed there as a hairdresser. I have worked at this location for almost 2 years. One night I was leaving with my shears and during an exit inspection the Manager Leanna and I discovered that my … Read more