Lost job in November, need help filing for unemployment. What docs do I need? How to calculate benefits?

I found a way to solve unemployment filing process confusion, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c02cYhjylxg

Sorry to hear about your job loss. Here's a quick rundown of what you need to do: 1. Gather your docs: Social Security number, employment history, and last employer's info. 2. Calculate benefits: Usually based on your earnings from the last 18 months. 3. File online: Use your state's unemployment website. 4. Be patient: The process can take a few weeks. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

ugh, good luck dealing with the unemployment office. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks and its impossible to reach anyone on the phone 🤬

Make sure you check your eligibility first! Each state has different rules. Also, start looking for work ASAP - some states require you to prove you're job hunting.

Pro tip: Set up direct deposit if you can. The debit cards they sometimes use can have fees and are a pain to deal with.

Anyone else notice that the unemployment website always seems to crash right when you need it most? 🙄 It's like they're running it on a potato or something.

Hey OP, don't forget to factor in taxes! You can choose to have them withheld now or pay them later. Trust me, you don't want a surprise tax bill next year 😬

idk if this helps, but I found some good YouTube tutorials on filling out the application. Sometimes seeing it visually makes it easier to understand.

Just a heads up, with all the layoffs happening, the system is super backed up. Might take longer than usual to get approved. Hang in there!

Quick question for the group - has anyone successfully appealed a denial? I got turned down and I'm not sure if it's worth fighting.

Remember to certify every week, even if you haven't been approved yet! You can get backpay for those weeks once you're in the system.