The Republicans in the Senate blocked the passage.
The Nationwide Rally to Extend Unemployment Insurance (or NREU) is a planned, peaceful demonstration to protest the Congress of the United States' unwillingness to extend unemployment benefits to unemployed Americans who, despite being eligible to receive benefits, have exhausted them. It will take place at individual unemployment offices across the country on the same, to-be-determined date.
you sign up in the state your in if you plan to stay there
As of November 4, 2009 there is a bill in the US Congress to extend unemployment benefits by 14 weeks. If this passes and the President signs it, which appears likely at the moment, then yes you should be able to extend your unemployment benefits. Keep an eye on your local news, when the legislation goes through it will be a hot topic.
In order to apply for extended benefits you would have to go to your local unemployment office because it will not let you extend the benefits online. When you go you will need to bring information with you that is showing them you have been actively seaching for a job and most times they extend you another 13 weeks.
You can file for unemployment if you got fired or laid off your job after working for six months. You can get pre-tax benefits or opt to have taxes taken out up front. You report any days you worked for the period of time (week). You will not get benefits for those days. the rest of the days they will pay you. But that will extend the benefits period. All benefits will have to be reported on your taxes.
They should extend unemployment , ive seen people in my town that is there only income . And these people have kids . Its very sad that congress did not address before the holidays .They are supposed to vote on this January 6th , 2014.
If you lose your job, you may want to apply for unemployment benefits to help you meet your expenses. Usually, unemployment benefits provide a certain percentage of the income from your most recent job, and they only last a certain number of weeks, varying by state. While most states provide unemployment benefits for just a short time, they can last longer when there are few jobs or difficult economic times. Read on to find out more about obtaining unemployment benefits.How to obtain unemployment benefitsTo obtain unemployment benefits, you first need to have had a job. You should bring proof of your income, whether bank statements of direct deposit or former pay stubs, so that the unemployment office can see your previous income. You may also need to bring proof of your expenses, depending on the state. Then, the unemployment office determines how much money the state can give you in unemployment benefits.How long do unemployment benefits last?Unemployment benefits last different amounts of time depending on the state you live in. Typically, states give benefits for six months, but some states extend benefits. The state expects you to actively look for a job while receiving benefits. As long as you can give proof of doing so, the state cannot cut off your benefits until you reach the maximum time limit. Obviously, your benefits do not last after you find a new job or if you stop looking. Some states you to have living expenses to qualify and cut off your benefits if you do not need to pay rent or a mortgage.Make sure you keep track of any phone calls and interviews you have so you can produce proof of your job hunting. Unemployment provides support for you if you lose your job. In these economic times, where there is a paucity of jobs, many states have extended their unemployment benefits, although most benefits still last six months to a year.
Yes, you can extend your unemployment if you meet the criteria listed in the Related Link below.
Not yet. The Republicans are holding it up.
Please call (518) 455-2460 (Senator Carl Kruger's office) and email him at Kruger@senate.state.ny.us so that he will sign the request to extend unemployment for those who will exhaust their benefits on May 17, 2009. This request was made by Senator George Onorato of Queens.
Please call (518) 455-2460 (Senator Carl Kruger's office) and email him at Kruger@senate.state.ny.us so that he will sign the request to extend unemployment for those who will exhaust their benefits on May 17, 2009. This request was made by Senator George Onorato of Queens.
Every Extend Extra happened in 2006.