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05-19-2008, 03:26 PM
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Unemployment Benefits
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with unemployment benefits and severance packages. I've tried to contact the TN Unemployment people, and the phone lines are full and I get dumped off, nor can I find any info online.
Do you know if you have to wait until after severance pay runs out to collect unemployment benefits or can you file an unemployment claim while still receiving severance pay?
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05-19-2008, 03:29 PM
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Location: Not far from the "Little Obed River" on the Cumberland Plateau TN
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05-19-2008, 03:47 PM
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I don't know if I missed it, but I've checked out that link a couple of times and didn't see that particular topic addressed. If I've missed it, please let me know.
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05-19-2008, 05:05 PM
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Location: Not far from the "Little Obed River" on the Cumberland Plateau TN
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Look at the search box enter " severance" or "severance pay" several topics. or try calling them again. I hope you can resolve this.......
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05-19-2008, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mrs.x-fast
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with unemployment benefits and severance packages. I've tried to contact the TN Unemployment people, and the phone lines are full and I get dumped off, nor can I find any info online.
Do you know if you have to wait until after severance pay runs out to collect unemployment benefits or can you file an unemployment claim while still receiving severance pay?
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Ok, I have the definitive answer and the answer is "it depends".  It really depends on how the severance is structured. If you were given a lump sum then you are eligible to receive unemployment sooner; if you are paid severance out over time you are eligible for unemployment after the conclusion of the payments. Of course, terms of any settlement may apply. I hope this information helps. |
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05-19-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokyMtnGal
Ok, I have the definitive answer and the answer is "it depends". It really depends on how the severance is structured. If you were given a lump sum then you are eligible to receive unemployment sooner; if you are paid severance out over time you are eligible for unemployment after the conclusion of the payments. Of course, terms of any settlement may apply. I hope this information helps. |
That answers my question. Guess I have to wait since they're paying me weekly. Ugh.
Actually, I think I'll have to file through TX, since I haven't worked enough quarters here in TN.
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05-19-2008, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mrs.x-fast
That answers my question. Guess I have to wait since they're paying me weekly. Ugh.
Actually, I think I'll have to file through TX, since I haven't worked enough quarters here in TN.
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You're welcome! Oh wow, filing through Texas; that must be a hassle for you to have to do that long distance. I'm sorry. I think you have to work 26 weeks in a particular state, correct? Otherwise you file against your previous employer I think. I wish I knew of a job opening for you but I am not in that field at all; very sorry. |
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05-19-2008, 11:08 PM
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When I moved from Indiana to Arkansas I went down to the unemployment office and filed for my unemployment and they said they would file through my last employer in Indiana. All I had to do was fill out the paper work and they did the rest. That has been over 30 years ago so I don't know if things have changed.
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05-20-2008, 06:15 AM
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Thanks SmokyMtnGal. Yes, I believe it's the previous 4 quarters; so it works out to be 18 months.
When we moved here, I kept working from home for my previous employer. They wouldn't have paid into TN Unemployment Insurance. Then, they quickly moved me to contract basis during one of those quarters.So, unfortunately that doesn't count.
My husband was laid off last year by his employer that we moved here for. He hadto file in TX and it was kind of a pain in the behind. TN wouldn't/couldn't help him. So, he had to do it all over the phone or Internet.
Oh well, the way things are going, we may be moving back to TX if I can't find work before my severance pay runs out.
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01-12-2009, 02:59 PM
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I have a question, the man on the phone was not very helpful, do you get back pay when you file unemployment for all the time off you've had? Life for instance you were laid off at a job in September, was out for five weeks, found a seasonal job which ultimately laid you off, then you filed and it goes on the prior company.
Do I just get paid for the week I filed or what? If I have to appeal for back pay any idea where or how to do that? I've read lots of online articles and websites and nothing answers that.
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