call the local office
Contact that state's unemployment security office for instructions.
Unemployment benefits in New Jersey can be extended 99 weeks to Nov. 30, 2010, according to the Related Link below.
Unfortunately, retiring does not qualify you for unemployment benefits. You need to have lost your job, etc., not just retire.
Under Federal Law, there is a limit on whether garnishment applies. In the case of unemployment benefits, unless it is for child or spousal support, the benefits from unemployment or disability cannot be garnished.
The "liable state", South Carolina in this case, is who pays your benefits because that was where you worked and your employer paid the unemployment taxes.
Yes, you would file in New Jersey because it is the "liable state" that collected your employer's taxes to pay for your benefits.
According to the information on page 5 of the Related Link below, such an owner would not be eligible for unemployment benefits.
The same percentage as employed see links below
According to the Related Link below, if you move to a state with Employment Benefits, you are eligible for up to 20 weeks of benefits. I the state does not have those benefits, then you may receive up to 2 weeks.
You can as long as you comply with the New Jersey laws relating to unemployment compensation.
Having a job automatically disqualifies you from receiving unemployment benefits.
Check the Related Link below for information on approved training/education allowed while collecting unemployment benefits.