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How to Claim Weekly Unemployment Benefits

By: Leonard Dozier
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Unemployment benefits provide weekly compensation to individuals who have been separated from their employer through no fault of their own. Compensation is provided at a reduced rate of an individual's salary. Since each state governs and administers its own unemployment benefits policies, eligibility requirements for those wishing to claim benefits may vary. However, each state requires similar actions for individuals to claim benefits. In fact, many states have "One Stop" centers set up where unemployed workers can claim benefits and find work.

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Contact your state's unemployment insurance agency's office immediately after being separated from your employer. Be prepared to provide factual information, such as your last day of work, your job title and description, your address and your employer's, reason for separation and your Social Security number.

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Wait to receive notification from the agency in regard to your eligibility. Once determined eligible, wait to receive information related to your weekly benefit rate and your "claim date."

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Call in your claim on the date listed on your claim form. You may also mail in your claim. When calling, be sure to listen to each question completely before answering. Provide your Social Security number.

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Report any hours worked during the week in addition to wages earned. If you mail in your claim, be sure to sign the bottom of the form before sending.

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