Comments on: Unemployment Benefits – How to File and Other Frequently Asked Questions http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:21:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18479 Ryan Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:59:06 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18479 Lorri, I don't have an answer for you. Your best bet is to contact an attorney who specializes in labor law or works with these types of cases. Lorri, I don’t have an answer for you. Your best bet is to contact an attorney who specializes in labor law or works with these types of cases.

]]> By: Lorri http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18477 Lorri Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:37:54 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18477 Here is my dilemma- My husband was unemployed in April of 2008 for a job in May 2008. He was suppose to start his new job on May 27th which was Memorial Day. His new place of employers realized this and when we got home on Friday (after mailing in his ui paperwork saying he DID not work the week prior) they asked him to come in on the Saturday before Memorial so that he could start training and have Memorial day off since they were closed! He did go in to work the Saturday prior to Memorial. We received a bill from UI stating that he worked during the time he said he did not so we paid back the money, and also a fine. Now he again was laid off by the above mentioned job April 2009, He filed for UI May 1, 2009 by internet and heard nothing. He has called numerous times and gets no one on the phone so we started corresponding through e-mail with them. He asked where our check was and they said that because in 2008 even though he paid his fines, and penalties that he also needed to appeal it. (which we do no remember any such paperwork) but we have been DISQUALIFIED for an additional 5 weeks due to his Fraudulent activity, even though he paid everything back. My question is how can this be legal? If he did something fradulently shouldnt he be criminally charged? He actually did nothing worng besides going back to work 1 day earlier then he should have. (Sounds criminal to me, someone just going back to work and not taking money from ui) Here is my dilemma- My husband was unemployed in April of 2008 for a job in May 2008. He was suppose to start his new job on May 27th which was Memorial Day. His new place of employers realized this and when we got home on Friday (after mailing in his ui paperwork saying he DID not work the week prior) they asked him to come in on the Saturday before Memorial so that he could start training and have Memorial day off since they were closed! He did go in to work the Saturday prior to Memorial. We received a bill from UI stating that he worked during the time he said he did not so we paid back the money, and also a fine.

Now he again was laid off by the above mentioned job April 2009, He filed for UI May 1, 2009 by internet and heard nothing. He has called numerous times and gets no one on the phone so we started corresponding through e-mail with them. He asked where our check was and they said that because in 2008 even though he paid his fines, and penalties that he also needed to appeal it. (which we do no remember any such paperwork) but we have been DISQUALIFIED for an additional 5 weeks due to his Fraudulent activity, even though he paid everything back.

My question is how can this be legal? If he did something fradulently shouldnt he be criminally charged? He actually did nothing worng besides going back to work 1 day earlier then he should have. (Sounds criminal to me, someone just going back to work and not taking money from ui)

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18226 Ryan Tue, 19 May 2009 22:31:27 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18226 <strong>Michele: </strong>You will need to contact your state unemployment bureau for specific information. Best of luck. Michele: You will need to contact your state unemployment bureau for specific information. Best of luck.

]]> By: Michele http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18218 Michele Tue, 19 May 2009 19:49:03 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18218 I applied for unemployment in October in 2008. I found a new job 9 (0ff the books) within a few weeks and never received a check for the weeks I didn't work. Now I am unemployed again due to no fault of mine. I work in construction and the building the company was working on, failed inspections and we do not know when we will go back to work. I called and the unemployment file from 08 was still open. I called to claim benefits. The information was taken and I was told to file again the following Sunday. Done. Will I get benefits under the old claim? I applied for unemployment in October in 2008. I found a new job 9 (0ff the books) within a few weeks and never received a check for the weeks I didn’t work. Now I am unemployed again due to no fault of mine. I work in construction and the building the company was working on, failed inspections and we do not know when we will go back to work. I called and the unemployment file from 08 was still open. I called to claim benefits. The information was taken and I was told to file again the following Sunday. Done. Will I get benefits under the old claim?

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18209 Ryan Tue, 19 May 2009 11:55:21 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18209 <strong>Matt: </strong>I'm really not qualified to give you an answer to this question. My recommendation is to keep good records of everything regarding your unemployment so your taxes will be easier next year. If you have questions at that time (or even now), then I recommend visiting a CPA. Matt: I’m really not qualified to give you an answer to this question. My recommendation is to keep good records of everything regarding your unemployment so your taxes will be easier next year. If you have questions at that time (or even now), then I recommend visiting a CPA.

]]> By: Matt http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18193 Matt Mon, 18 May 2009 14:15:30 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18193 My question involves unemployment and how I will file my unemployment earnings with my tax return for 2009. I am in Michigan and have been receiving unemployment all year. From January 1st to May 2nd I had no taxes withheld (17.5 weeks) and I recently (May 3rd - May 16) changed my option to have taxes withheld (2 weeks) so that I don't end up owing a bunch at the end of the year. Early in the year, though, I needed all that $ just to pay the bills but now am w/ my parents so I've got a lot less payments to worry about. When I file my taxes for 2009 how will I differentiate between receiving unemployment for the 17.5 weeks tax-free and the 2 weeks+ that I did have taxes withheld? Also, I understand the first $2,400 earned for 2009 is tax-free (thanks Barack) so how will this factor in as well? THANKS! My question involves unemployment and how I will file my unemployment earnings with my tax return for 2009.

I am in Michigan and have been receiving unemployment all year. From January 1st to May 2nd I had no taxes withheld (17.5 weeks) and I recently (May 3rd – May 16) changed my option to have taxes withheld (2 weeks) so that I don’t end up owing a bunch at the end of the year. Early in the year, though, I needed all that $ just to pay the bills but now am w/ my parents so I’ve got a lot less payments to worry about.

When I file my taxes for 2009 how will I differentiate between receiving unemployment for the 17.5 weeks tax-free and the 2 weeks+ that I did have taxes withheld? Also, I understand the first $2,400 earned for 2009 is tax-free (thanks Barack) so how will this factor in as well?

THANKS!

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18086 Ryan Mon, 11 May 2009 16:49:23 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18086 <strong>Candace: </strong>You will need to contact the state of Ohio for more information. Candace: You will need to contact the state of Ohio for more information.

]]> By: Candice http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/12/08/unemployment-benefits-how-to-file-and-other-frequently-asked-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-18084 Candice Mon, 11 May 2009 15:10:30 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1180#comment-18084 I filed for unemployment in the state of ohio 3 weeks ago. Can anyone tell me how long it takes before i will start to recieve checks? on the website it shows a paystub for each week but they all say pending. Can anyone help me? I filed for unemployment in the state of ohio 3 weeks ago. Can anyone tell me how long it takes before i will start to recieve checks? on the website it shows a paystub for each week but they all say pending. Can anyone help me?

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