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I just got laid off and will claim unemployment in California. I have a 3-5 week international trip planned for January 2026. Can I start receiving my benefits now and then pause when I leave the country and then continue once I’m back?
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Sheikh Binazeem
Last updated 10/20/2025
I just got laid off and will claim unemployment in California. I have a 3-5 week international trip planned for January 2026. Can I start receiving my benefits now and then pause when I leave the country and then continue once I’m back?
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Sheikh Binazeem
I just got laid off and will claim unemployment in California. I have a 3-5 week international trip planned for January 2026. Can I start receiving my benefits now and then pause when I leave the country and then continue once I’m back?
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