How to open unemployment claim? Need help with process and required info
Hey everyone, I need to open my unemployment claim but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone help me out with the process? What information do I need to have ready?
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Jace Caspullo
Sure thing! I just went through this process. Here's what you need to know: • Your last employer's info (name, address, phone number) • Dates of your last employment • Reason for unemployment • Social Security number • Driver's license or state ID number • Your bank account info for direct deposit (optional but recommended) Make sure you have all this info ready before you start the application. It'll make the process go much smoother. Good luck!
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Melody Miles
This is super helpful, thanks for sharing! Do you know if they ask for any specific documentation?
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Jace Caspullo
Glad it helped! They might ask for pay stubs or W-2 forms, but usually you just need to provide the info. Keep those docs handy tho, just in case they request them later.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
dont forget to mention that sometimes they ask for your work history for the past 18 months! that caught me off guard 😅
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Eva St. Cyr
ugh, good luck getting through to anyone. i've been trying for weeks and can never get a human on the phone 🤬
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Kristian Bishop
Same boat here. Its so frustrating!
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Kaitlyn Otto
I found a way to get through! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/0UZGuPWGErg
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Axel Far
Wait, seriously? $20 just to talk to someone? That's messed up.
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Kaitlyn Otto
I know it sounds sketchy, but after weeks of trying, it was worth it for me. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Jasmine Hernandez
Make sure you apply online if possible. It's usually faster than calling or going in person. And triple-check all your info before submitting!
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Luis Johnson
anyone else notice that the unemployment website is always down for maintenance when you actually have time to fill out the application? 🙄
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Ellie Kim
omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm free and decide to do updates then 😂
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Fiona Sand
Pro tip: set up your account and verify your identity BEFORE you need to file a claim. Saves so much headache later.
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Mohammad Khaled
This!!! 💯 Wish I'd known this earlier. Took me forever to get my identity verified when I was already stressed about being unemployed.
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Alina Rosenthal
Does anyone know if gig work affects your unemployment eligibility? I've been doing some food delivery on the side.
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Finnegan Gunn
It can affect your weekly benefit amount. Make sure to report any income you earn, even from gig work. Better safe than sorry!
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Miguel Harvey
Yep, and keep track of your expenses for gig work too. You might be able to deduct them which could help with your benefit calculation.
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