A reader writes…
Anita, will you please provide some information regarding the new unemployment benefits law? Any restrictions or rules we should be aware of?
Dear “Unemployed,”
On December 17, 2010, Congress passed a Federal law that extends unemployment benefits for another 13 months!
What does this mean to those of you who are unemployed?
Eligible unemployed workers will have MORE TIME to collect maximum benefits while continuing to search for a new job.
Below is some information that I pulled from the EDD website. Though the EDD (Employment Development Department) is a California state agency, they include some helpful information regarding the recent federal legislation. Take a peek…
NEW FILING DEADLINES FOR FEDERAL EXTENSION BENEFITS
For more than two years, an unprecedented offering of federal unemployment extension benefits has provided additional financial support to unemployed workers hit hard in this long, harsh recession. In addition to the up to 26 weeks of regular UI benefits offered any time an eligible worker becomes unemployed, up to 73 weeks of additional benefits have been available through four different tiers of extension benefits and a separate extension of benefits known as the FED-ED extension. All together, up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits have been available to help support unemployed workers, their families, and their communities.
Here is a breakdown of the new filing deadlines for federal extension benefits now that the program has been extended for another 13 months:
CURRENT UI EXTENDED BENEFIT DURATION & CLAIM DEADLINES
| UI Benefits Provided During This Recession | ||
| UI Claims | Maximum Weeks of Benefits Provided | Deadline for Starting This Type of UI Claim |
| Regular UI Claim | Up to 26 weeks of benefits | Once someone becomes unemployed |
| 1st Tier of Federal Extension | Up to 20 weeks of benefits | December 25, 2011 |
| 2nd Tier of Federal Extension | Up to 14 weeks of benefits | January 1, 2012 |
| 3rd Tier of Federal Extension | Up to 13 weeks of benefits | January 1, 2012 |
| 4th Tier of Federal Extension | Up to 6 weeks of benefits | January 1, 2012 |
| Separate FED-ED Extension | Up to 20 weeks of benefits | January 8, 2012 |
| POTENTIAL TOTAL MAXIMUM BENEFITS | Up to 99 weeks of benefits | |
No impact for customers who have run out of maximum benefits
The federal legislation enacted on December 17, 2010 does not include any additional weeks of extended benefits, so the maximum total remains up to 99 weeks of benefits.
Unemployed individuals may be eligible for assistance to meet basic needs as well as other services such as health care, counseling, employment, and training assistance.
Impact on Federal Stimulus Payments
If you are a claimant who qualified for the $25 stimulus payments, current federal law states the last week these stimulus payments can be made is the week ending December 11, 2010. Claimants who filed a new regular UI claim effective May 30, 2010 or after do not qualify for the $25 stimulus payments.
Who qualifies for unemployment?
Click: United States Department of Labor for specific details regarding eligibility, how to file a claim, what disqualifies a person, benefits, and more.
Hope you find this information helpful!
-Anita
May 10, 2013 @ 13:29:50
can I get benefits if i quit my job of 8 years for personal reasons
May 10, 2013 @ 13:42:35
can i recieve benefits if i quit my job of 8years for personal resons
May 13, 2013 @ 11:28:36
If you resign, quit, or are fired from your job, you will not be able to qualify for unemployment. These benefits are reserved for those who are laid off or let go due to company downsizing. If you are unable to work due to a mental or physical illness you may be able to recieve some disability benefits. Below are the requirements for individuals to receive unemployment benefits in California:
An individual who files for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits must meet specific eligibility requirements before benefits can be paid.
Individuals must:
Have received enough wages during the base period to establish a claim.
Be totally or partially unemployed.
Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own.
Be physically able to work.
Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work.
Be actively looking for work.
Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed.
Be approved for training before training benefits can be paid.
Apr 09, 2013 @ 21:12:09
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Apr 11, 2013 @ 08:23:09
Thank you! I am so very glad that you are here and that you are enjoying my posts
If you ever have any questions, please don’t hestitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Anita
Dec 22, 2011 @ 11:37:58
Hi Anita,
kindly please clarify, as after reading all the previous posts, I’ve seemed to have confused myself. I am now in the middle of receiving the 20-week FED-ED (NOT to be confused with Tier 1,2,3 or 4) benefits in CA. Without Congressional approval, will my benefits be discontinued on Jan.7th even if I still have $’s remaining / weeks remaining out of the 20 weeks ? thank you.
Dec 22, 2011 @ 08:45:02
Hello, Anita Clew Things are really bad I have exhausted all of my unemployment With this new whatever that pasted can they help me?
Nov 26, 2011 @ 09:54:29
dear anita,
my name is patricia rodriguez i live in california i was laid off in april of 2009 and was collecting unemployment benefits for 1 year 2 1/2 months my company hired me back afther 8 1/2 months i was laid off again after 7 months collecting benefits they say i used up all my funds and they say that between my first unemployment in 2009 and my second unemployment in 2011 is my 99 weeks i put in for an appeal what do you think my chances are on getting the rest of my unemployment
Oct 03, 2011 @ 17:03:13
Hi My name tiffany an they said that my 99weeks is up am done an i have a child today was my last day callin marvin ,now i gotta deal with the DHS an they barly help me then i feel that unemployment is playing me its about 52 weeks in a year i been unemployed sents 10-30-2009 they said my 99weeks is up but when i count i haven’t had 99weeks 10-30-2011 will be 2years i been laid off they cut me today 10-03-2011 you do the math and tell me what you think. thank you hope to hear from you.
Aug 03, 2011 @ 12:01:24
I live in New Jersey I started collecting tier 2 in June received 2 checks in June since then when I call in I keep getting the same messaage “your claim is not payable at this time you will receive credit for the weeks claimed”. Do i need to do anything for payments to resume?????
Worried in NJ
Aug 04, 2011 @ 08:50:34
Dear, “Worried in NJ,”
I think the best thing would be for you to stop by your local unemployment office and speak to a representative in person. I would also suggest you bring any claim stubs that you have as documentation. Good Luck!
Anita
Jan 07, 2011 @ 13:02:03
ANITA, I HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR TWO YEARS, NOW MY WIFE ARE SEPARATED AND I HAVE TWO KIDS IN MY CUSTODY,MY WIFE AND I, ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING TOGETHER BECAUSE SHE COLLECTS SOCIAL SECURITY, I WAS THINKING I COULD PUT THE KIDS ON HER SSD,HOW MUCH MORE DO U THINK WE WOULD GET?FOR EACH CHILD,WILL THIS AFFECT MY UNENEMPLOYEMENT CHECK?
Jan 11, 2011 @ 10:29:18
Thank you for your note, Adrian.
During these tough economic times, it is important to be very smart with your finances – and to take advantage of government programs when they are available.
Unfortunately, I am not great with financial advice. (I do well to balance my checkbook every month!) But there is a lot of free financial advice available right now. It looks like you’re in New Jersey – I found the following site with resources that may be of help to you. http://newarkfinancialhelpline.com/resources
Best of luck to you and your family.
Anita
Jan 07, 2011 @ 12:41:17
Thank You Verry Much Congress!!!! for worrying for all of us that cannot even pay are rent, or morgage. I am putting in applications on a daily bases, and I am still struggling to find a job!!!! whats next for all of us that cannot aford are rent or morgage payments live in the street will make your state LOOK MUCH BETTER………. Is there anyone out there that has a job for me????????????? I will do anything………..
Jan 06, 2011 @ 16:30:45
dear ms .clew , my name is ms. morrison , i’ve seen on the news that congress just passed this law. they stopped my unemployment benefits may 2010 i’ve put in over 100 plus jobs . i’ve had interviews with 4 jobs they say that they are gonna hire me human resource and then i never here from them @ all .i’ve called them hr but they seem to not return my call. so i just keep putting in application online and in person. i also go on esc website looking for work and calling them when office hours are open.they put my information were i’ve called about the job number. i’ve also called remote services and talked and asked them as well about my unemployment benefits but they are telling me that my tiers have all ran out. so ok congress has just past this new and why am i not getting my benefits when they see that i’m still unemployed and have all this information in there system that i am searching and searching for work . i just don’t know what else to do.
Jan 06, 2011 @ 17:25:32
Hi Ms. Morrison,
Please clarify, have you been unemployed for 99 weeks? If so, I’m afraid your unemployment benefits may be expired.
If not, you need to keep working with your State’s unemployment department. Here’s the link to the Employment Security Commission in your state: https://www.ncesc.com/default.aspx
Hope this helps!
-Anita