Why was my application for unemployment benefits denied?

If your unemployment benefit application was denied, it is because the state agency found you ineligible for benefits. Most likely causes of ineligibility include: You quit your job voluntarily. If you can show extenuating circumstances for quitting, you may still be eligible for benefits.

How to report unemployment benefits in Your Name?

Report the fraud to your employer. Keep a record of who you spoke with and when. Report the fraud to your state unemployment benefits agency. You can find state agencies here.

How to find out if you are still eligible for unemployment?

Answer questions to prove you are still eligible. Report earnings and any job offers you have received. Report to your local State Unemployment Insurance Agency or One-Stop/Employment Service Office when you are scheduled to. Report for all scheduled interviews.

When to file an initial unemployment insurance claim?

A) File an initial claim the same week you are unemployed or working reduced hours. Do not wait until you have returned to work to file your claim. Your unemployment insurance claim DOES NOT begin on the date your job ended or your hours were reduced. Your claim is effective the Sunday of the week you apply.

Are there any unemployment programs for the unemployed?

They are generally free or low cost to the unemployed. Self-employment assistance programs help unemployed workers start their own small businesses. Delaware, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon offer this program. Learn how you can continue your health care coverage through COBRA. What is COBRA?

When do you have to backdate your unemployment claim?

Your claim begins the Sunday of the week you applied for unemployment. You can request to backdate your claim date to the week you became unemployed due to COVID-19. If you filed for unemployment within the last 52 weeks (12 months) and have not exhausted your benefits, you must reopen your claim to restart your benefits.

Where can I get help with unemployment after losing my job?

CareerOneStop.org is a good place to start. It can help with unemployment insurance benefits, job training, and finding a job. Am I eligible? Unemployment insurance programs pay you money if you lose your job through no fault of your own. You must meet your state’s eligibility requirements. How do I apply? Each state runs its own program.

Where can I get self employment assistance for unemployment?

Self-employment assistance offers unemployed workers the opportunity to create their own jobs by starting their own small businesses. This is a voluntary program offered by Delaware, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon.