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# Byron H. 2010-12-03 10:35

i filed my claim last tuesday and i havent received any information on how to claim my benefits....i have kept calling about my payments and because of high volume they arent accepting calls and this has been going on for the past couple days.i am dead broke and my bills are piling up i need my unemployment money bad so can someone please get back to me with any info thanks have a grea day

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# Byron H. 2010-12-03 10:39

i filed my claim last week and havent received any info about claiming my benefits. i need my benefits im dead broke and my bills are stacking by the days if someone can please get to me asap i would greatly appreciate it

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# Karen G 2010-12-06 15:44

I have been unemployed since March 14, 2010. I believe I can receive a maximum of 99 weeks of benefits. I just found out that I may have a opportunity to go back and work for my previous employer on an hourly bases (instead of an annual salary) for 4-5 weeks. My questions is: Can I suspend my unemployment and reactivate it when my project is over, if this hourly job ends?

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# Karen G 2010-12-06 15:45

I have been on unemployment benefits since March 2010. I am considering starting my own company. How does that work? Will I lose my benefits as soon as I register my company or as soon as I begin to make money from it?

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# RAY M 2011-01-24 10:37

my employer fired me, i was granted benefits. the employer appealed, i wasn;t allowed to participate in the initial appeal. i was denied and billed back for benefits recv'd. i appealed that a month ago and have heard nothing. i can't reach anyone to get a decision or find out what to do next. every phone # is unanswered.

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# Richard 2011-03-07 08:55

On Feb.25,2011 I applied for unemployment benefits. I was told I would receive by mail my instructions in 3 to 4 days. I was also told I would have a phone interview. I have not received any information. Can yoou please help and instruct me on how to proceed.
Thank You for your help

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# Radfelici 2011-09-06 11:16

when i filed my weekly benefit it at the end it said my claim is being proccessed and must be reviewed by an agent what should i do.should i call in and see what the problem is or wait.

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# D 2011-09-15 09:24

Hello. I was just reading your post and the same thing happened to me. I'm not sure if this is your initial filing but give them a call because more than likely a substantial amt of time will pass before you hear from them. This msg could mean that there are some things that they may have to verify before they process your claim. In my case they had denied my benefits but it was only when I called them that I found this out. The key to calling and actually getting through is to call back to back when you get the msg of the volume of calls. I hope that this help you and you don't have to face what I'm facing. Be blessed.

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# lynn 2011-11-02 10:32

I tried to collect unemployment but when i did-the Company that I put down that I worked for for 14 weeks doesn't exist? I went down to the job and they told me to reapply using the Company name I did so, still when I applied for Unemployment the compnay doesn't come up. I tried called 609-292-7162 telephone number but it was busy. Please advise what to do at this point . Thank you.

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# Sal 2011-12-08 01:37

I filed unemployment today the claim rep told me today that they need to get my wages from PA cuz I worked there in the begging of the year how does nj get that info who do they call to get my wages can somebody ensure this question for me?

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# Ginni 2011-12-09 10:05

My hours have been cut, but I am still employed. Can I file for partial unemployment to get something for the hours that I've lost?

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# mark 2011-12-09 20:30

I collect a pension from the state of NJ (PERS) I worked after that for the Federal Government and got laid off. I am being told that since I contributed less than 100% to my NJ pension the unemployment I received is reduced by 50% of the amount of pension I receive. Can NJ reduce your unemployment if it is based on wages from a federal government agency job just because youare receiving a NJ pension?

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# John G 2011-12-31 00:46

I have been claiming every 2 weeks and everything has been going well but recently i missed my REA and i called to claim n it said not payable at this time. How do I correct this problem to get it on again?

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# Shirley M 2012-01-03 07:41

Hi, I was supposed to file a claim for my benefits when I get laid off but when I called they said I claimed my weekly benefits December 25, 2011. I never called and I wasnt supposed to claim weekly benefits because I started working. Now what should I do, should I call or go in person because I never called myself? Seems to be liked someone called claiming to be me.

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# KB 2012-01-18 21:54

If you re-open a past claim, how do you get the benefits? I was told over the phone that NJ Unemployment no longer issues paper checks. Would they just direct deposit money into your account or do they send you some sort of money card? Also, how do you pay bills with a money card?

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# Barb 2012-01-31 20:13

I was collecting unemployment for 8 weeks. Found a job, during the interview discussed pay. Received email of what rate of pay will be. Was paid $1 less per hour in error, was told it would be corrected-never has been, won't discuss. Also employer has me working 48-50 hours per week and does not allow me to leave for lunch, I have to eat while I am working at my desk. Was told last week "be happy you are working". If I quite, can I reopen my claim and will it be approved?

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# jb 2012-02-07 16:47

in been umployed for 7 monthsn they offer me to go work for 3 weeks then i get laid off can i still go back to umpoyed n collect the same amount money....

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# Kathy S 2012-02-22 09:11

How do i find out if ui has my correct bank account information? Also, how do i find out if the right person in trenton received my appeal? It was found in my favor June 2011, but i have not heard anything.

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# John G 2012-02-24 14:49

I am considering taking a commission only job how would this effect by benefits. I am also thinking about starting my own business how would this affect my claim as I will have no pay from the business for some time after start up.

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# tony 2012-03-03 00:19

I've been collecting benefits without a issue,I wanted to ask if it was possible to collect weekly instead of bi-weekly.it would be much easier for me to manage my bills and responsibilitie s every week instead of twice a month.if I can do this,I would like to know how to do it properly,so I don't have any confusion,or cause grief for anyone working at the unemployment center..I apprecieate any guidance I can get...thank you.

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# Jorden S, 2012-03-05 18:55

i recieved the notice in the mail of how much i will get a week which i got before my phone call session, and then i got my debit card, Now what do i do? im really confused right now!

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# #Roy B 2012-03-06 06:22

By mistake I had gave the wrong date when I first opened my claim now I had gotten denied ... I just had realize that when i had received the determination letter ...... Now what do I do???
Please advise.....

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# jean 2012-03-08 06:01

do I have to take a job that pays less then the one i left in order ro keep collecting unemployment in nj

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# sue 2012-03-12 10:33

I have been out of work since jn 15th. I filed 1st in nj but they tols me I had to file in pa they did a wage investigation & said I had to file in nj so I filed. Now that I haven't had an income in 8 wks I no longer have a bank acct so t hey told me I would get a debit card 3 days after they filed my claim. I got paperwork but no debit card no check not a red cent. So how long do I have to wait for this now? Its already been 2 months I have no food pretty soon ill prob have no home. I really need an answer to this.

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# Brian T 2012-03-13 11:32

I am looking on some information as to find out about the appeal letter i wrote to unemployment. Every number i called either is disconnected or I was told to call elsewhere. It has been 4-5 weeks since i sent it out.

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# Mike 2012-04-02 10:07

Did anyone get a confirmation e-mail after filling out the claim online? At the end I went right into a re-employment orientation video. Was I done? Did my claim submit? I have no way of knowing and when I log in it says I never filed a claim and I'm afraid I'll screw myself up if I submit again.

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# james 2012-04-03 17:04

I have restricted stock that just vested. If I sell these will I lose my unemployment. Its about 4000 worth. They just sold shares to cover the taxes on it. I also have 16k of stock that I can sell the taxes will than come out of them when or if I sell them. I would like to sell them so I can payoff all of my bills so things wont be so tight. But if im going to loose my benifits that's different
thanks for the help...

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# Ron 2012-04-30 13:56

I am a contractor that is a sole proprietor of a construction company for the last 22 years and have paid self employment tax for 22 years. I have been out of work since January 13, 2012 and going on 16 weeks. I would like to know if I am eligible for unemployment.

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