By eHow Personal Finance Editor
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Losing a job can be devastating, and there are lots of complicated issues to deal with. Collecting unemployment shouldn't be one of them. Most states have an easy, one-stop process you can follow.
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r0707 said
on 10/22/2007 My friend applied for unemployment benefits and was approved but has not received his first check yet. It has been over 3 weeks. He found out that his first check was paid but he has not received it and cannot reach anyone by phone to find out where his check is. What should he do?
r0707 said
on 10/22/2007 A friend of mine filed for unemployment and upon checking, he discovered his first check was paid but he has not received it after 3 weeks and can't reach anyone to find out where the check is. What should he do?
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Unemployment benefits are usually handled in the office nearest your home address. If your home address and your mailing address are different, be sure to inform your assigned agent.
I was required to attend an orientation meeting that was held over an hour's drive away from where I was staying--in a location that was more central to getting another job in my industry. Long story short, I missed that meeting, two rescheduling, and a week's check. It took several phone calls to convince them I was closer to another location. I attended, but I never got that week's benefit back. At least I was able to report it as such on my taxes that year.
Anonymous said
on 5/22/2007 Your state may offer you the chance to apply for unemployment benefits online. When in doubt about anything, call and ask.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If your employer requests a hearing, the best thing you can do to for yourself is get an attorney that specializes in unemployment law. Your attorney can ask questions you man not think to ask and is there to protect your interests. Your employer may have an attorney there; why shouldn't you?