The reason for separation from the "most recent employer" determines if an individual can qualify for unemployment benefits. Many factors are considered when determining eligibility for benefits, consequently each determination is made on a case by case basis. However, in general terms it is possible to quit employment and still be eligible for benefits if the reason for quitting is attributable to the employer.

You are only qualified if you have a seven-day layoff between the Impact Date and Expiration Date of the certification. To determine what those dates are see the list of Certifications. If your last layoff was a quit or a discharge, but you had a seven-day layoff within those dates, contact your local TAA Representative for help. See similar questions...

If you are fired or suspended, you may be disqualified for benefits if the employer can prove one of the following: Wilful misconduct in the course of your employment. The term wilful misconduct means deliberate misconduct in wilful disregard of the employer's interest, or a single knowing violation of a reasonable and uniformly-enforced rule or policy of the employer, when reasonably applied, provided such violation is not a result of the employee's incompetence. See similar questions...

Answer: Yes. Once paid time off is made available for an employee's use, any unused balance must be paid to the employee upon separation from employment. Unused sick leave does not have to be paid as long as it is kept in a separate balance from vacation. See similar questions...

The general rule is that a person who voluntarily leaves suitable work without good cause, attributable to the employer, is not eligible for benefits. For good cause to be attributable to the employer, it must relate to the wages, hours, or working conditions of the job. A change in conditions created by your employer or a breach of your employment agreement which is substantial and adversely affects you may be good cause to quit. See similar questions...

You may file your claim at any Georgia Department of Labor Career Center. To find the office nearest to you, go to Find Us, then select Career Centers. See similar questions...

Again, it depends. If you initiate a grievance prior to the effective date of separation from employment, then your grievance will be allowed to go forward, at least through the management steps. Also, if the evidence sufficiently question as to whether your resignation may have been involuntary, then you may use the grievance procedure if you file your grievance within 30 calendar days of being presented with the “quit or be fired” choice. See similar questions...

Most private pension plans are covered by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), not by state law. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for regulations in this area. Call (617) 569-9600 or visit the EBSA website at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa. See similar questions...

Answer: A separated employee's wages become due and payable at the regular payday(s) established in advance by the employer for the period(s) worked by the employee. In other words, payroll should simply follow its normal course. See similar questions...

Yes, both actions are possible. A department is not expected to continue to employ a FWS student whose work performance is unsatisfactory nor is a FWS student expected to keep a job he/she does not want. These situations can create disadvantages for both the employer and employee. See similar questions...

Generally, you can either pay the outstanding balance in full or you will receive an IRS Form 1099 at the end of the year for the outstanding balance which is subject to regular federal and state taxes, and a 10% penalty if you are not 59�½. See similar questions...

To file a claim for unemployment insurance, you may contact the UI Call Center @ 1-866-783-5567 or you may file online. Names, addresses, job-site locations and telephone numbers of any employers for whom you worked during the last 18 months. Your SF-8 and SF-50 (if you worked for a federal employer during the last 18 months). However, do not delay filing if you cannot locate your federal documents. To file a claim online, click here. See similar questions...

To file a claim for unemployment compensation from within Massachusetts please call the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance call center at (877) 626-6800. Out of state, call (617) 626-6800, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Click here to file online, or visit our forms and publications page. Other questions concerning how to file a claim,click here. See similar questions...

If the answer is negative, the answer is simple. But if you have been fired, you need to be prepared to the answer the follow up questions that my come up. If the termination was for reason beyond your control narrate it. If not do not try justifying yourself. If you had a fault, admit it and convince the interview that you have corrected it. See similar questions...

If you do not live in Nevada, you must contact the Employment Service agency in your state for filing instructions. If you live in Southern Nevada, all claims are now processed by telephone through our new QuickClaim center at (702) 486-0350. If you live in Northern Nevada, all claims are now processed by telephone through our new QuickClaim center at (775) 684-0350. If you live in Rural Nevada, you can reach the QuickClaim center by using the following Toll Free number (888) 890-8211. See similar questions...

When your job ends, for any reason other than gross misconduct, you may be able to purchase exactly the same benefits you have while employed, through a COBRA policy. COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) is the federal law that requires employers with more than 20 employees to extend group health insurance coverage between 18 and 36 months depending on the type of qualifying event. See similar questions...

a. The law protects injured workers from any form of discrimination by an employer due to their being injured on-the-job or filing a claim. b. Do not guarantee the injured worker that he will not be fired. We have no control over employers, but we can protect an injured worker's interests if his employer decides to retaliate. See similar questions...

Any teacher (regularly-employed, long term substitute, and long term substitute in-pool) who has not been rescinded/recalled from layoff should apply for unemployment benefits. Detailed information regarding teacher’s rights regarding collecting unemployment will be mailed to teachers who have received layoff notices. Occasionally, teachers are initially denied benefits. Teachers should follow the appeal process instructions on their denial letters. See similar questions...