Unemployment Compensation (UCX) Element 44 Page 210

Purpose Provide you with: An overview of unemployment compensation benefits you will probably be eligible for after separating A quick way to estimate how much you will receive The typical application process Links to state-specific information

How much will you get? Ballpark figure: One half of your weekly wages for between 20 and 26 weeks … up to a maximum weekly benefit that varies by state TX: $493 WA: $681 CA: $450 DC: $425 VA: $378 MA: $742 MD: $430 FL: $275 HI: $551

For how long? Most states: 26 weeks Mass: 30 Arkansas: 25 NC/SC MO/MI: 20 Georgia: 18 Florida: 12

Quick calculation $2,370 X 12 $28,440 = $273/week 104 104 Monthly base pay during base period X 12 104 $2,370 X 12 $28,440 = $273/week 104 104

In more detail In most states: Count back five quarters, ignore the most recent quarter, and calculate 1/2 of your weekly wage during those four quarters. 2017 2018 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept

In more detail Retirement or separation pay may affect your unemployment compensation in some states You can no longer draw unemployment compensation and the GI Bill at the same time You must have an Honorable Discharge You can file a claim the day after the date on line 12b of the DD Form 214

Applying Find your state UI office at: careeronestop.org

Applying Familiarize yourself with: Amount of benefits How the base period is calculated Waiting period (typically one week)

Applying 3. Familiarize yourself with: Registration requirements Job search and reporting requirements (including when you obtain a steady job) How part-time work is handled

Applying If married, determine your spouse’s eligibility File for benefits Comply with the rules Keep looking for work! Don’t become toxic to employers

Questions?