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# sandy j 2010-12-04 10:06

I live in Missouri,but have worked the last six months in Illonois,when I am laid off can I apply for unemployment in Illonois,if so what do I do?

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# Robert M 2011-02-20 12:13

I just received a letter from IDES. I believe I am entering Tier 3 as of Monday, Feb.21, 2011. I was dismissed from my job on February 6, 2009. I don't recall when the final determination of my eligiility was approved but I received my first check in March of '09. The amount, $196 weekly, without the FAC, was based on the last quarter of 2008 and the first three quarters of 2009. The letter I just received said my weekly benefit is now $102. I thought my benefit amount remained the same throughout the four tiers and EB. Can you help me understand this. Of course, I am going to go to my Unemployment office.

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# Emily 2011-03-05 18:52

I was laid off in Nov. 2010 and just received a bonus check for the portion of 2010 that I worked for the company. Do I claim this amount in my weekly benefits of services rendered for the week I received the check?

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# Bev 2011-04-26 12:04

If a person is forced to resign, due to a program ending. (example:hired because you are were a student, no more than five years, upon graduation program ends) is that person entitled to unemployment?

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# Debbie 2011-05-26 08:03

Can I still received unemployment benefits if I attend college for a nursing degree?

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# nikki 2011-08-31 07:48

Did you ever get an answer to this? I am in the same situation...

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# Beth 2012-01-15 09:05

I attended college and still collected unemployment. I obtained a business degree. When asked on the form whether I attended college, I answered yes. Shortly thereafter I received a notice from Unemployment to schedule a call with me. They confirmed my start and planned end date for school - which they documented in the system - and then I was clear to always answer YES to the attending school question. Without this meeting/call, my benefits would have stopped - they scheduled it with me. So I don't see any issue for you.

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# Michaela 2012-03-28 21:00

What state did you attend school and still get unemployment? Everyone I am talking to says you can not attend full-time and still recieve benefits. Jw. Thanks

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# Jeremy 2011-06-26 05:11

if I was injured outside of work and on light duty can I register to receive unemployment. They won't let me back till im full duty.

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# Jaime 2011-10-25 22:43

I have been getting unemployment benefits in IL since July. I was offered a part time job & started yesterday. However, I just realized that by the time I figured out the wages & travel expenses, I will not be making any more than the unemployment, which is less than my previous full time job. Can I quit the new p/t job and still collect unemployment? or am I stuck w/ this job until I can find a better full time job?

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# Fred 2011-11-02 20:46

I was laid off at the end of February 2011 and received unemployment. Starting August 28th I started freelancing/temping over 40 hours a week. It's the companies busy season and they needed extra temp help. I will finish freelancing/temping for the company on Nov 15th. Will I still be eligible for unemployment?

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# Jeremy 2011-11-04 19:26

do i still get money from unemployment even though i have a job?

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# Sheila 2011-11-06 08:29

Can you claim your child on unemployment after the age of 18 as long as they are going to college?

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# imelda 2011-11-06 20:21

Q . I have 4 nieces in wisconsin mom n dad are in illinois they both work and dad is paying child support.. dad will collect unemployemt benefits in 3 weeks can he have the child support send to the children in wisconsin.if yes what do we need to do to make that happen

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# Rex 2011-11-16 11:00

I found seasonal work, and reported my orientation pay ($50 gross for five hours) when I certified, marking as "holiday pay" and also the "Did you Work?" question...When I got paid from IDES, my amount was reduced by $42. Is this correct, or am I misunderstandin g "holiday pay?"

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# Tiffany 2012-01-18 16:13

Holiday pay refers to a holiday,like Christmas,which a worker will sometimes receive time and a half pay. For example if you were paid $10/hr at your job and you worked on Christmas,your pay would actually be $15/hr (time and a half) You should not answer yes to the question about holiday pay unless you actually worked a holiday. Seasonal work just refers to work done in a particular season:summer,f all,winter,and spring.

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# Wayne 2011-12-01 20:13

I was offered occasional work, paid via 1099 when work is available. This work is occasional week by week, so how does this effect my unemployment. Specifically I expect to work 25 hours this week and nothing next week. So my next reporting period do I get no unemployment pay 1st week and then unemployment the 2nd week?

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# Mark 2011-12-04 13:13

I understand that I can have a supplement pay for child support while I am unemployed and collecting benefits. How can I go about applying for this?

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# Linda 2011-12-06 16:49

am going to lose my job as of 12-31-2011 due to downsizing,how soon can i file for unemployment.can it be before termination date? how is unemployment paid out?

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# Sam 2011-12-12 18:05

Hi, I live in Illinois. My Employer is having difficulties giving us good checks, they bounce or don't have money in their payroll account to cover the check issued, so its not even worth putting in or trying to cash at there bank. If I leave my job because of this reason, am I entitled to unemployment benefits?

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# Alex 2012-01-26 13:57

I filed for unemployment online on January 3rd 2012. I have not received any confirmation that I am approved for it in the mail or in an email. I called the automated number and it has the amount I should be getting paid out connected with my social. Should I receive a letter or will I have the money deposited into my account?I signed up for direct deposit. If so when should I expect my first check?

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# Karlene 2012-01-30 09:50

I live in Illinois but am drawing unemployment from Indiana because that is the state I worked in. My unemployment benefits are about to end in Indiana, can I now draw from the state of Illinios? I am planning on taking college courses, I heard somewhere that grants are available to persons drawing unemploment, is this true?

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# Mary 2012-02-24 22:32

I am a 4th year teacher and this is my tenure year. My public school employer has just notified me that they will not be giving me a contract for the next school year. They stated that I must resign by March 1st and then they will not fight my unemployment request if I make one for the next school year. Other wise, they will fire me and fight any unemployment. Their reason for not rehiring me is that I don't communicate well with someone but would not say if it was students, parents or staff. I do not plan on resigning. How does this affect my unemployment if I don't find a position for the next school term?

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# Teresa 2012-03-08 13:33

I am losing my job at the end of March. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits if I receive severence pay?

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# Kelly 2012-03-17 06:19

I am currently on unemployment in il and am about to have my first child- I am working part time and have been reportipng my income as well as searching for jobs- I am going to continue working part time right after the baby is born from home for a few weeks until I go back to the actual office as I do graphics and do not need full maternity leave so if I am technically still working even a couple hours per day right after the baby and still available for work and looking for full time do I need to stop my benefits for maternity leave if I won't really be on a leave????

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# Jenny 2012-03-18 17:04

I used to work for someone and he was collecting unemployment at that time (2011). He have me a 1099 instead of a w-2...so he pretty much screwed me over....so now i ws told that i can report him for having his own business and collecting unemployment....is that true? if so where can i do so? do i have to give out my private info if i report him?

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# Virgil 2012-04-19 09:32

I was laid off from my job and will never get called back. I've been looking for work but nothing has come up in 10 months of trying. I'm thinking of going into business for myself. Can I continue to collect unemployment while I build business, or at least earn some money from it?

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