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P.L. 110-449, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 (880 comments ↓ | 10 wiki edits)
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H.R. 6867 would provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
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To: Dennis C
December 20, 2008, 8:50pm (report abuse)Dennis - if you did not work during your one-year claim (Dec '07 to Dec 20, 2008), I don't think you can open a new back-to-back regular claim. Have you received 26 weeks (regular claim), 13 wks extended & now getting the 7 additional wks? I think that your "new" claim would only include extended benefits (unless you have worked for any period during the last year). The maximum benefits (that I'm aware of) is for a total of 59 weeks (if you live in a high unemployment rate state). You definitely want to open a new claim on Monday, Dec 22nd (unless you can do it online tomorrow 12/21). What state do you live in??
Joan from CA
Wondering
December 21, 2008, 2:55pm (report abuse)I live in Florida and I am collecting the extended EUC benefits under the new extension. I received my first two weeks of the claim last week. Florida has an unemployment rate of 7%, I am thinking about relocating to a state that has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. If I relocate now after my extended EUC claim has been approved, will I be able to still receive the full 20 weeks since the initial claim was established in Florida and I would be filing through the Florida unemployment office?
Wondering
December 21, 2008, 5:52pm (report abuse)I would think that you might not be able to collect any more than the 7 wks (I'm assuming you have already received the first 13-wk ext). I don't think you would be eligible for the (second tier) 13-wk extension. Even though your unemployment checks would come from FL, I think the benefits would be based on the unemployment rate of the new state.
What I plan to do is to wait it out until the end of the 2nd 13-wk ext.(which will take me to spring 09) and see what other options there are. I'm pretty sure we can apply for educational benefits (in CA, it's called CTB training - basically adult school for 20/hrs a week) that would normally extend the first 26 weeks of the "regular" claim up to another 26 weeks of paid benefits.
My concern for you is that if you start working in another state and (unfortunately) get laid off after several months, you may not qualify for any benefits (or very little). It's a toss-up. The only thing you might do is call AWI and ask that question.
Cont'd - to: Wondering (last comment)
December 21, 2008, 6:13pm (report abuse)Sorry - I ran out of space =o)
I don't believe the unemployment situation is going to change in a positive way during the first quarter of 2009 - spring might be a better time.
I'm pretty sure they're going to give another extension after the (2nd tier) 13-wk extension - if you move to the other state, you probably won't get that, BUT you might get a JOB!
One other suggestion, is that you try and actually have a job in place in the new state before you actually move there. Be sure to get into a field that's pretty stable!
Joan from CA
Not too sure
December 22, 2008, 7:26am (report abuse)Hello
I have calling unemployment office to verify if I will recieve the second tier benefits and they said no. I have been unemployed since Dec. 06 collected my reg. 26 weeks, collected the first extended benefits, plus now the 7 weeks. My state is Well above 6% across 3 months. Will I be able to recieve the "second tier" after exhausting my 7 weeks in mid January 2009? Please let me know if anyone can answer this question, I live in a very hard place to recieve a job with a percentage of 9.6%. I have applied EVERYWHERE, with records of every place.
crip
December 22, 2008, 12:56pm (report abuse)in florida received three week check in monday's mail
To: Not too sure
December 22, 2008, 2:46pm (report abuse)I'm assuming you live in Rhode Island or Michigan? I would think that you would be entitled to the (2nd tier) 13-week extension, since you qualified for the other extensions.
I would call your state's unemployment office & ask that question - perhaps in a positive way "Since I am still unemployed, I am entitled to the next 13-week extension, correct?"
Guess I would want to know what's actually going to happen in January than to just wait and not know.
Best of luck to you & let us know what you find out.
Joan from CA
Rhode Island Sucks
December 22, 2008, 3:47pm (report abuse)Happy Holidays to every one. I hope everyone here already got paid, atleast one check.
Well I hope things just get better from here, heard that maybe Obama's new economic bill will include another round of unemployment since jobs just keep shrinking by the day.
Good luck to everyone here.
Joan from CA
December 22, 2008, 9:50pm (report abuse)I received my first two-week check today (first two weeks of the 7 wk extension). Seems like things are starting to happen, and I bet Florida's AWI & RI's unemployment office are working a lot of overtime (especially this last week end) to get those checks/direct deposits out!
Keep checking your bank accounts & the mail!
Wishing EVERYONE the best!
Jim
December 23, 2008, 8:47am (report abuse)For Fl info try this link
http://www.floridajobs.org/publications/news_rel/extendedUCBenefits.htm
Brando from california
December 23, 2008, 11:21am (report abuse)Joan,when did you mail claim????? Mailed mine on Monday 15th , still no check today on 23rd!!!! Already got first thirteen weeks will I get 7 more or what?,,,where's the check????????????
To: Brando from CA
December 23, 2008, 12:50pm (report abuse)I mailed my claim form last Tuesday (Dec 16th). I always take my claim forms and go directly to the post office with them. CA usually only cuts the checks on Fridays. You can call the the EDD at 1-800-300-5616 - wait until you hear "Welcome to the EDD" (only) and put in ext. 130 - this will bypass all the voice prompts and waiting - if you hear "Thank you for calling the EDD" - hang up & redial until you hear the "Welcome" (you might have to redial 10-20 times) - it will say it will be 7 minutes, but it usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Ask the rep when your check was mailed. If you got the 13-wk extension and you're still unemployed, you should get the 7 wk & the next 13 wk extension.
Hope this helps. Good luck to you!
Joan from CA
Florida?
December 23, 2008, 1:54pm (report abuse)Anyone from Florida receive their benefit statement for the extension?
If so, does your statement indicate the 7 weeks additional or 20 weeks?
Thanks...
JILL ILLINOIS
December 23, 2008, 6:54pm (report abuse)Hi I have almost exhausted the 7 weeks that were added on to the first 13 wk ext. anyone know if I will be able to get the additional 13 weeks? I was permantley laid off on Feb 8 2008. Im getting nervous. You watch the news and all they say is MORE companies closing or going out of business. Whats going to happen if we still have no job when the second ext. ends. UGHH>> when does it get better ? :(
Jim
December 23, 2008, 7:49pm (report abuse)To Florida,
Your statement should indicate all 20 weeks minus all weeks paid to date along with the balance available.
Jim
December 23, 2008, 7:53pm (report abuse)To Florida,
Statement should show all 20 weeks. Weeks paid and the total currently available.
To: Jill Illinois
December 23, 2008, 9:07pm (report abuse)Jill - you should definitely be entitled to the next 13-week extension. There is high speculation that Obama will extend the unemployment extension further. They are now comparing the current economy close to the great depression. Hopefully, some good things will start to happen in 2009.
Joan from CA
To Joan
December 23, 2008, 9:31pm (report abuse)Joan thanks so much. You are very helpful on this site. Thanks again. Have a great Holiday ;)
Re: Jim
December 24, 2008, 5:05am (report abuse)Thanks Jim... My balance online for the Florida system only shows 7 weeks? Anyone show anything different... i.e. 20 weeks
Joan from CA
December 24, 2008, 1:10pm (report abuse)Jill, you're welcome! To "Re: Jim" - my stub for the first two-wk claim on the 7-week extension only shows the remaining balance of the next 5 weeks. They aren't going to show the remaining balance of the (2nd tier) 13-week extension until you have applied for (and they have approved) it. I have already asked if I would qualify for the next 13-wk extension (if I don't find a job by the end of the 7-wk extension) and was told "YES." They are hoping that you find a job, and don't want to openly tell you there's going to be another 13 weeks that you are entitled to (let alone show 20 weeks online). =o)
Hope this helps!
Ang
December 24, 2008, 1:30pm (report abuse)I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!! May Santa bring you a job now.
To: Joan from CA
December 24, 2008, 2:04pm (report abuse)Thanks for the information. I was wondering if you could try to field this question.
My original claim was inacted back last Dec. 30th, 2007. Is there a statue of limitations for claims where I have to open a new claim after a year? That is if I am still unemployed. I live in FL.
Thanks,
Joan from CA
December 24, 2008, 5:31pm (report abuse)You should contact the AWI and ask what the procedure is. Normally you would start a new back-to-back 26-wk claim on or about Dec 28/29th (but only if you had worked during the first 1-yr claim). I would open a new claim - you should at least get extension benefits. Supposedly (at this point) benefits would be for a maxiumum of 59 weeks.
Unemployed :(
December 25, 2008, 7:16pm (report abuse)I have no idea what the deal is in Florida!!! I am really getting nervous. I filled out a form from the internet. This was three and a half weeks ago. I have since received the EXACT same form in the mail!!!!!! This is frustrating. I need someonbe to help me!!b Does anyone know how I can get in touch with anyone in the office? If so, please let me know!!! Thanks.
To: Unemployed :(
December 26, 2008, 3:15am (report abuse)Hi there - I went up on the AWI website, and it directs you to call 1-800-204-2418 and use option "0" (perhaps for operator?) to contact them. Two other contact numbers for them are 850-245-7105 (AWI main phone line)and 850-921-3223 (fax). You might want to call the 800 line, and if no answer, I'd send an URGENT FAX - that way you're covered!
I hope you get an answer asap!
Best of luck,
Joan from CA
Joan:
December 26, 2008, 10:56am (report abuse)Thanks so much! I will try and call the 850 number. That is a Pensacola number I believe. This is just so frustrating. Maybe one day we will all be covered!!
Unemployed:(
December 26, 2008, 4:00pm (report abuse)I have been on hold for two hours with the 850-245-7105 number! When I go to the website it tells me I have no available funds. This is b/c I exhausted my benefits from the first extension on October 20. Now, my extension claim is lost in cyber space I guess. This is really scary. I have no clue how in the world anyone gets through. To those of you in any state other than Florida congrats! To those of us in Florida, I guess we will get through one day! I am once again about to SCREAM!
To: Unemployed :(
December 26, 2008, 4:52pm (report abuse)Since your first (13-wk) extension exhausted on 10-20-08, your 7-week extension will be from Nov 23rd forward, so they owe you approx. 4 weeks of benefits (4 weeks will end tomorrow 12/27).I would suggest you download another application, fill it out, and fax (URGENT FAX) it to them with a letter of explanation (that you had applied online, but no response, pls have someone call me, etc). I just called the fax # and it is working. Fax number is 850-921-3223. This is probably the best way for you to go right now. I would even fax it two times (in case one is mis-directed).
If you look at "crip" about 22 comments up, he received a 3-week check this last Monday (12/22), so
Florida is starting to get checks out. Perhaps you can copy & paste this link to your browser & print the application for ext. benefits.
http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/EUC_2008/AWI-UC310_EUC_Reachbac... />
Good luck!
Joan from CA
To:Joan from CA
December 26, 2008, 7:50pm (report abuse)I think you are absolutely right. I am going to go to Kinko's tomorrow and fax ANOTHER form to them. That is a great idea. I did not even think of faxing one in. I will do that and tell them this is my third attempt!! This is just so frustrating. I know we are all in this together. That helps...:)
To: Unemployed :(
December 27, 2008, 1:11am (report abuse)I bet Florida's AWI is still dealing with their massive computer security problem that affected 250,000 claimants (they "lost" personal information in a data base they were testing), and if you applied online it probably was caught up in that mess! On the AWI website they asked that you fill out the application and mail it to: Agency for Workforce Innovations, Special Claims, P.O. Drawer 5350, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350.
After you fax over your claim form, you might want to send a copy to the above address & keep a copy for yourself. I would send it by "certified" mail (or FedEx/UPS)so you have proof that it was received (it also looks more urgent/important). At least you're doing everything you possibly can - they'll eventually get either your fax or your mailed application!
Hopefully, it won't take too long to get the ball rolling! Hang in there!
Joan from CA
To Joan:
December 27, 2008, 4:14pm (report abuse)Yes, I did know about the security breach. It made me nervous. There was an email address where we could inquire whether or not our information was included. Mine was not. This is a good thing...:) I guess I just need to do all I can do and then remain as patient as possible.
Joan from CA
December 27, 2008, 10:34pm (report abuse)Eventually all this will work itself out. Most of my friends (and former co-workers) here in CA that have applied online have had problems. I always apply by calling on the phone and speaking with a rep - I've never had a problem.
I have a feeling you will hear from them next week!
Best regards, Joan
To Joan:
December 28, 2008, 10:11am (report abuse)I hope your feeling is true! I would love to hear from them this coming week...:) Thanks for all the positive energy! Happy New Year!
Kathleen
December 29, 2008, 11:48am (report abuse)No pay out in New Jersey yet. Just non negotiable checks attached to claim forms. I have called twice and received the same. On this lasted one I received it states beside the space the "check" should be "PREVIOUS WEEKS WERE PENDED", what the heck is that? I am instructed to call again on January 5, 2009.
Anyone out there from New Jersey that has received $$$$$$?
Lisa in NJ
December 29, 2008, 2:54pm (report abuse)Kathleen - I did receive my extension and a check on the 20th. Now my first extension ran out on Nov 29th, so mine was seemless. I do know someone who also received a check on the 20th and his first extension ran out in October. I have no idea what "previous weeks were pended" means. Good luck!
Stacey in Indiana
December 29, 2008, 4:15pm (report abuse)Hello and Happy Holidays!
I keep checking Indiana's unemployment website to find out any next info on the next extension and there isnt any. January 4th (last week of the added 7) is fast approaching...I am still playing catch up on utility bills. AND my car is in the shop!!! Pray that it is covered from the work they did on it only 8 months ago = same problem: overheating!! THIS ONLY A TEST....THIS IS NOT LIVING. I swear this stress has taken years off my life!!! Thanks for allowing me to vent. I am in company that understands. I feel like my family and friends have to be sick of my dismal situation.
Unemployed :( and annoyed with Florida!
December 29, 2008, 6:34pm (report abuse)There are still some of us out there who have not even gotten word on the first seven weeks! Does this mean it will be expired and I will not be able to collect on the first seven? Now I am getting nervous again!! I wish a live person would answer the phone or emails!!! This is insane!
Unemployed Jersey Man
December 30, 2008, 12:02am (report abuse)So has anyone actually received the euc checks for N Jersey,after receiving a non payable at this time message and even worse no date to claim for my next i'm kinda angry and feel like i'm playing marko/polo in the pacific...
ILLINOIS
December 30, 2008, 9:13am (report abuse)Hi so my 7 week ext that was added to the first 13 will be up in 2 weeks. Anyone know if Illinois is giving another 13 weeks? I know we are way over 6%. UH OH> im very scared.
To: Illinois
December 30, 2008, 12:59pm (report abuse)Yes, you should get another 13-week extension.
To Everyone:
I don't understand why it is taking some states so long to get up-to-speed with the Federal extension.
My first (13-wk) extension ended on November 29th, and the 7-wk extension benefit began on Nov. 23rd. As with Lisa in NJ, mine was pretty seemless. Perhaps some of the problem might be with claimants that had stopped receiving extension benefits before Nov. 23rd - the unemployment dept's might have to retrieve some data from the original claim, which might take longer. Don't know, but you would think by now they would have figured it out! Could be that they have had to cut staff, too.
Joan from CA
Anxious in NJ
December 30, 2008, 11:52pm (report abuse)Does anyone know if NJ will receive the second tier? My statement only indicates the seven weeks. I have one more check for two weeks and then one more for one and that's it! That was just enough to pay some bills from the lack of funds in October. Does anyone know if NJ qualifies? Thanks!
Illinois
December 31, 2008, 9:29am (report abuse)Since I was laid off Feb 8 2008 would I have to apply again since we are starting a new year? What happens when the 59 weeks are up an no job. I had come really close to having a job, 4.5 hours of interviewing with 8 people to be told they are putting the positions on hold. UGH>>>>
To Illinois from Anxious in NJ
December 31, 2008, 11:49am (report abuse)Hey, I have the same situation. I will receive my last check from this extension. When I filed on the telephone it stated something about it "being a year"..blah blah and gave a number to call about opening a new claim after this payment. That number is constantly busy. Here we go again!
Joan from CA
December 31, 2008, 3:24pm (report abuse)I would definitely say that when your 1-yr claim is exhausted, that you need to open a new claim - even if it extends it for 7 weeks (52 + 7 = 59 weeks). At this point, I think there will be more extensions, but that will have to be done after Obama takes office.
November 2008 unemployment rate numbers for IL is 7.3% and NJ is at 6.1% - don't know if they are still going by a 3-mo average or going month-to-month now. Dec's stats aren't out yet (of course).
We are having the same problem here in CA with the phone number being constantly busy - it was never that bad before.
I had three (separate)interviews with three attorneys (Office Mgr. position), and in the end they didn't call me or even respond to my email asking if they had made a decision. Guess they feel they don't have to. Out of interviewing with 9 companies, only 2 let me know they hired someone else. It seems to be very common-placed.
Hope things get better for everyone - SOON!
Stacey
December 31, 2008, 7:56pm (report abuse)Happy New Year!!
A prayer for all: That 2009 brings us jobs that are even better than the ones we lost!!
Tell me why
January 1, 2009, 7:00am (report abuse)When your not making any money and your collecting benefits that will run out soon, you still have to continue to pay bills and credit cards, these people dont even try to work things out with you. This absolutely sucks.
J
January 1, 2009, 9:42am (report abuse)For FL see below for info.
MEDIA ADVISORY December 10, 2008
Qualified Floridians to Receive Extended Unemployment Compensation Benefits
TALLAHASSEE – On Friday, November 21, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008, which increases the allowed amount of extended Unemployment Compensation benefits from 13 to 20 weeks. The Act also authorizes up to an additional 13 weeks of “Second-Tier” benefits for states with a total unemployment rate at or above 6 percent. Currently, Florida is one of numerous states authorized for “Second-Tier” benefits.
Qualified Floridians currently receiving benefits, and who subsequently exhaust their benefits, will receive the extension automatically, and their weekly benefits amount will remain the same. Individuals who do not currently have an active claim, but may be eligible for the extension, will be mailed a notice/application advising them of the availability of extended benefits.
Joan from CA
January 1, 2009, 3:12pm (report abuse)Just when you think things can't get worse, our "govenator" said a couple of days ago that, unless we get financial help soon, we won't get any state tax refunds (just IOU's) - the IOU's also apply to policemen, firemen, etc. Also, our state taxes are going up 1-1/2% to 9.25% - ouch!
They need to start building people's confidence back, and getting out the extension benefits immediately would be a good one!
Hopefully 2009 will be better for all of us!
Joan from CA
January 1, 2009, 7:14pm (report abuse)This website shows the up-to-date 3-mo average of states that will get the (2nd tier) 13-wk extension.
NJ shows 6.0 unemployment rate, and it looks like the benefits will start on 1/4/09. IL is at 7.1%, FL is at 7.0%, CA at 8.1%.
http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/euc_trigger/2008/euc_12280...
tami
January 2, 2009, 9:56am (report abuse)when is the cut off for the 6% 3 mo average? I am in Pennsylvania where unemployement was 5.8, 5.8, 6.1 which is a 3 mo average of 5.9...but the 6.1 was for November...I am sure December will be just as bad because things are not getting any better! If December is 6.0 does that mean I will still receive the additional 6 weeks or was it at the time of the approval of the extension? I tried the website Joan sent and it says not valid...does anyone know???
thanks
Unemployed :(
January 2, 2009, 2:57pm (report abuse)Thanks for the website Joan. I think I angered some folks at the UE office in Florida when I emailed them a few links that explain the law to them in clear English! They responded with an email about how they were sending out forms to those who qualify and not all people qualify. etc. etc. I sent them an email back and said, "yes, I know. I got a form. Therefore, I qualify!" Ha! Still waiting on some info. Can't get anyone on th phone today bc according to them January 2 is a holiday. Happy 2009!
Joan from CA
January 2, 2009, 6:32pm (report abuse)Better website info at www.doleta.gov (Dept of Labor) - select "Latest Unemployment Data" at left, then under "choose a weekly report" select "Emergency Unemployment Comp. Trigger Notice" - shows 22 states that are eligible for the (2nd tier) 13-wk extension, and is based on a 3-mo period ending Nov 08. PA for the 3-mo period is at 5.9%. I don't know whether they are averaging again after every month or what, but that's in their favor if the unemployment rate goes down, and they don't have to pay benefits.
To: Unemployed :( - glad you emailed them & said what you did!
To: Tami
January 2, 2009, 6:51pm (report abuse)I would suppose that when the 3-mo average hits 6.0% in PA, you should qualify for the 2nd tier 13-week extension. Every state gets the 7-wk extension, so the 2nd tier 13-wk extension is additional.
Joan from CA
Kathleen from NJ
January 2, 2009, 9:17pm (report abuse)I went to my local One Stop Career Center today and the person there fix mine. I should receive a check soon. Yahoo!!!!!!! She pretty much told me I was an idot for waiting so long. I needed to restart my claim. Claims are good for 1 year. November 7 waws one year for me. Good Karma to the Florida folks.
To: Kathleen from NJ
January 2, 2009, 10:05pm (report abuse)Good for you! Did they tell you how many weeks you would get? Since you've already reached the one-year mark, I would think that you get 7 weeks (supposedly the maximum at this point is a total of 59 weeks - including federal extensions).
Joan from CA
To Kathleen From NJ:
January 2, 2009, 11:29pm (report abuse)Ha! I am on a couple of these message boards. Unemployed :( aka Katherine in Florida! LOL! I saw your poat and was like wait...I just read that about going to the one stop career center. Too funny!
Joan from CA
January 3, 2009, 1:06am (report abuse)Hey, guys - go to www.unemployedworkers.org look under "What's New" - select "Understanding the Two Tiers of Federal Extension Benefit" (dated today, Jan. 2, 2009) - good info, and will probably answer some of your questions!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
To: Terry FL - Fm: V FL
January 3, 2009, 2:22am (report abuse)Hi Terry, This is How your EUC was Calculated: (1) $4,682 Original Credits, (2)$4682 x .50% = $2,341(3)$4682 x .80% = $3746 = $1,405!!
See the 1st Extension was for 50% of the Credits but Should have been for 80%!! So They are ONLY Paying the DIFFERENCE between the 50% vs 80%...What a Let Down..Im also in Fla & they told me the same Thing..Seems the more credits the LONGER the Extensions!! Plus, No Matter If Fla is 7% or 4% Seems They are Still Basing it on CREDITS Only!! Im truly Baffled by this!! I Hope this Helps?!! Would Love to Hear More Fla Views to Help Shed MORE Light!! Happy New to Everyone!! ~V~ Un-N-Fla
Kathleen
January 3, 2009, 8:27pm (report abuse)Thanks Joan, looks like New Jersey is in for second tier. Now if Obamba can just create more jobs we may all be working soon.
Unemployed :(
January 3, 2009, 9:05pm (report abuse)I am not really sure how Florida is doing it. It seems weird to me. I did receive an email to that affect. Hmmm... They were able to tell me how my account will be calculated over email and how much my original claim was YET THEY STILL DID NOT SET ME UP!!! WTF?!
Unemployed One
January 3, 2009, 9:54pm (report abuse)Is first tier 13 + the 7 weeks together???if so then what is the 2nd tier???an additional 13 weeks???
Can someone explain...
RI Blue
January 4, 2009, 10:04am (report abuse)I received a letter yesterday 01/03/09 about my EUC2 Benefits (the second tier). I was very relieved to know where I stand and that the other 13 weeks are calculated (I hope I will not need to use them) and the letter states for me to continue calling each week, as I do now for benefits as long as I still am eligible and keeping track of all work search contacts, interviews and report to NetworkRI for job listings. I hope you all get these letters in a timely manner. Good Luck
Unemployed :(
January 4, 2009, 12:27pm (report abuse)Be glad you guys are not dealing with Florida. My first 13 week extension, the one passed in June, was up October 20. I have been trying since the law was passed to get some money on the second 7 week extension. Here we are going on two months since the law passed and NOTHING! I call and email almost every day an no one will even help me! Monday I am calling Charlie Christ's office. Maybe they can escalate it!
To: Unemployed
January 4, 2009, 9:42pm (report abuse)On www.firstcoastnews.com there are some reader comments - one states: "all payments in Florida are being held because the Gov't has not approved the state." In another comment, the person states that they were finally able to get in touch with a "real" person and that they stated that the funds would be released "as soon as the money was released by the President."
It is entirely possible that the funds are being held until the computer breach is 100% secured (the gov't doesn't want the money to get into the wrong hands).
Since the problem seems to be limited to Florida, the computer breach is the only thing I can think of.
Your extension(s) should be effective from Nov 23rd forward.
Joan from CA
To: Unemployed One
January 4, 2009, 10:02pm (report abuse)Yes, the first tier is a total of 20 weeks (13 + 7), and the second tier is for an additional 13 weeks (provided you are in a high unemployment rate state).
Joan from CA
To Joan In CA From:Unemployed :(
January 4, 2009, 10:36pm (report abuse)That is interesting about the funds not being available yet b/c from what I have heard on other message boards some people in Florida are getting paid. I will have to see if I can find the article online. Thanks!
To: Unemployed ;( from Joan in CA
January 4, 2009, 11:50pm (report abuse)The comments were made on 12/16 & 12/22/08.
If you put in your search engine "Florida's Unemployment Benefits being Extended" - select the "firstcoastnews" link and look at the comments towards the bottom.
Ang
January 5, 2009, 10:20am (report abuse)Florida sucks once again...I have only received the weeks for week ending 11/29 thru week ending 12/22 I cannot claim my weeks again until 01/12/2009 . I have full credits. What is their deal I cannot get thru.
Unemployed :(
January 5, 2009, 10:23am (report abuse)Florida folks try this number 850-488-4441. It is Charlie Crist's office. I spoke with a very friendly person. She told me someone by the name of Nancy would be calling me back. Here is the scoop...Once you call there, the Unemployment office has 48 hours to resolve the request. She did caution that there hve been QUITE a few calls and that it may take a day or two but she did guarantee a call back and a resolution!! Hopefully this will be major progress for all of us!!!
To: Unemployed :(
January 5, 2009, 1:27pm (report abuse)Hope you get some sort of resolution - soon!!!
Joan from CA
From Terry from Florida to Joan and V FL
January 5, 2009, 5:29pm (report abuse)Thanks for the replies Joan and V-Fl you guys help so much!!!
I received the checks, my extension is almost over, but now I have the possiblility of a good job so I am more relaxed . Husband does not find a job , he also got the extension, my question is in case I dont get the job I am waiting , they said that there is no extenseion in FLorida other that the first one in July and this one on NOvember _December, I been told here that there is one, but Unemployment in FLorida still insist they dont have any extension after this , also does anyone have a current phone number for the Unemployment in Fl,??not the 800 but the other one with the area code 850 is not working anymore, is terrible the way they work in FLorida.
happy new year guys !!!!!
To: Terry from FL
January 5, 2009, 6:44pm (report abuse)You might try and fax them at 850-921-3223 or contact your govenor's office as unemployed :( did (see above comment).
If you got the first (13-wk) extension, you are definitely entitled to the 7wk & the 2nd-tier 13 weeks. The 7-wk ext. is effective Nov. 23rd forward. I don't think they will tell you too much about the 2nd tier 13-wk ext. because you need to have applied & been approved for it, and probably you can't do that until the 7-wk ext.is up.
I seriously hope you get that job!
I think the job market will start to open a little bit more very soon. Obama wants to give monitary incentives to employers for hiring people and not laying off. I think it will help that the President-Elect is calm - he realizes how bad the situation is, and seems to have directives towards getting the economy back on track and restoring confidence - that should help businesses feel more comfortable in hiring.
Time will tell - we just need to TRY and be optimistic! LOL
Joan from CA
Jill-Illinois
January 6, 2009, 10:03am (report abuse)Any one know how this works. I am almost done with my 7 addl weeks on the first 13 week ext. Im praying I get another 13. I have sent out COUNTLESS resumes, marketed myself thru friends ect. and NOTHING :( Illinois is over 7%. what will happen when the second 13 week ext runs out. (gulp) Im hoping to do something. Not even Mcdonalds or Burger King is hiring. I was in banking and credit and cant find a thing. Know if the 59 weeks are all they are doing or if Obama has any other plans? Thanks so much
Unemployed :(
January 6, 2009, 11:44am (report abuse):)!!!!! Ok. Here is the scoop, I called the governor's office number and was told that someone would call me back in 24-48 hours. I just got off the phone with an extremely friendly woman. She took my info., confirmed I was in the system and tht they had received my form. Then she proceeded to certify me for all of the weeks I have missed!!! How cool is that? Now, I should receive a direct deposit on my weeks into my account either wednesday or thursday. I was also told that the next tier has not yet been funded but there will not be another form to fill it. It should be seamless. She did say that there may be a delay depending on when the funding becomes available. So...my words of advice are to CALL the governor's office number!! They will notify the UE office and someone WILL help you!!! Good Luck!
To: Unemployed :)
January 6, 2009, 10:15pm (report abuse)Awesome - persistence does pay off! I'm very happy for you and especially that you will get some $$ soon. At least now you have found the correct resource to get some immediate action. This should also help everyone in FL!
Nice going and congrats!!!!!
Joan from CA
To: Jill - Illinois
January 6, 2009, 10:47pm (report abuse)You should definitely get the additional (2nd tier) 13-wk ext. IL is at 7.1%, so it's definitely a high unemployment state. Although there are no further extensions(at this point), I'm sure Pres. Obama will extend benefits after he is in office. Plans for his economic pkg should be in place by the end of Feb., so you should be okay.
You mention you were in banking and credit. My last job (for almost 8 yrs) was in the mortgage business. Even our unemployment office here in CA (so I'm told) has told claimants not even to use the word "mortgage" on your resume (I don't know if this applies to you). If the word is visible on your resume, a lot of employers don't even look at it - they just throw it away. On my current resume, I am stressing more accounting/office management experience. There are also special grants (at least educational)thru the unemployment office for those laid off in mtg, finance, construction, etc., and other grants if you are a veteran.
Joan from CA
~V~FL Native!!
January 7, 2009, 4:55am (report abuse)Possible way the "Second Tier" EUC benefits could be calculated: (1) Maybe "equal" in duration to the "first tier" - Ex: If you received 5 weeks of additional benefits under the "first tier" you would then be eligible for 5 weeks under the "second tier". (2) High-unemployment states may receive as many weeks of additional benefits as they received in "Regular UI" benefits, up to a maximum of 26 weeks. Like the first tier of additional benefits, the second tier is federally financed. Therefore, using either 1 or 2's Calculation everyone should receive something I presume..Welcome all Comments!! Good-Luck to ALL..
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