Filing an Unemployment Claim (2024)

FAQs

Do employers usually respond to unemployment claims? ›

With the passing of the Unemployment Insurance Integrity Act in 2011, employers are required to respond to unemployment claims in a “timely and adequate matter.” That means promptly verifying facts stated in the claim, including the dates of employment, employee wages or salary, and the reason for the separation.

There are a variety of reasons why an applicant may be disqualified from receiving New Jersey unemployment benefits, which include voluntarily leaving their employment, committing misconduct, gross misconduct and failing to apply for or to accept suitable work.

You may be denied benefits if you: Were fired because you violated a company policy, rule or procedure, such as absenteeism or insubordination. Quit your job without good cause, such as a compelling personal reason.

It takes three to six weeks from the time you file your claim to when you receive your first payment, because we have to review and process your application for benefits. You will not receive benefits during this time period.

Failure to respond within 10 calendar days may result in an increased employment tax rate and employer penalties. The law requires you to submit any facts in your possession which may affect a claimant's eligibility for benefits. These facts will be used in determining the claimant's eligibility for benefits.

Once you completed your verification, it can take NJ Unemployment up to 15 business days to process. If you don't hear back after 15 business days, please reach out for support.

As soon as a claim is filed, all of the claimant's base-year employers are notified of the Division's initial monetary determination on the Form BC-3E, “Notice to Employer of Monetary Determination.” Form BC-3E.

If you were fired, you will have a fact-finding interview either by phone or email to determine your eligibility. The examiner may request certain documentation as supporting evidence of your separation. The examiner will determine if you are entitled to benefits based on Unemployment Insurance laws and regulations.

Unemployment benefits provide 60% of average wages, with a maximum of $804/week in 2022 for 26 weeks. Individuals who exhaust these benefits may be eligible for additional weeks. Please review the FAQs for helpful tips and information before applying online at myunemployment.nj.gov.

Can you collect unemployment if you're fired in New York? ›

In New York, a discharged employee is entitled to unemployment compensation unless they either quit or engaged in misconduct. Misconduct for purposes of unemployment compensation is defined as "willful and wanton disregard of the employer's interest." (In re Wlos, 839 N.Y.S.

Yes, you can! But, there's a bit to chew on before you start dashing. While you can DoorDash during unemployment, it's important to remember that the money you earn needs reporting. Each state has its own rules about how much you can earn while still receiving unemployment benefits.

You can file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) if you worked in New York State within the last 18 months but are unemployed now. You can get up to 26 weeks of benefits while you are unemployed. A typical range of weekly UI benefits, depending on past wages, is about $100-$500 per week.

If you quit your job voluntarily, without good cause, you won't be eligible for benefits. Good cause includes compelling family reasons, such as caring for a family member with a disability or dealing with domestic violence.

You should begin receiving a higher weekly benefit when you certify for weeks of unemployment. Additionally, you may be entitled to receive back payments for weeks you were previously paid at the lower weekly benefit rate.

If the employer has filed a late response, its initial determination will be a "late protest" ruling. If it has filed no response at all and the claimant begins to draw benefits, it will receive a notice of maximum potential chargeback ("wage verification notice").

If the department does not receive a response, then DEW will make a determination based on the information provided by the claimant when they file a claim.

If the employer does not respond, the Adjudication Unit will review the claimant's information to decide if additional information is needed before making a determination.

The IDES then makes its decision. If the employer does not respond in the very limited timeframe, the ex-employee will commonly receive unemployment benefits.