Can I file for unemployment nine months later (move, title)

[RitaAntiqua]

I was fired from my job 9 months ago after working there for 17 years. I didn't file for unemployment right away, because I thought I would land a job by now. Even though I just turned 63, I really don't look it, I still have the desire to keep working since I am still physically and emotionally able too. I have been on many many interviews, always leaving with a good impression, confidence is soared. I well qualified for most of them. I have lowered my standards tremendously. No one will hire me. Can I file for unemployment at this point even though I didn't right away? I am going broke, and becoming very despondent.
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Thank You,

[rrah]

File, but your benefit will not be as much as if you had done so immediately upon losing your job.

[MortonR]

And it's also dependent on whether or not your former employer wants to contest your claim...you said you were fired, so there's a possibility you may not be eligible.

RM

[W & C]

Why would you not file right away even if you do expect to land a job quickly ?

This is money you're entitled to , a fund to which you yourself have contributed for many years. It's basically your money. Even if you got a new job in a week, who couldn't use a few extra hundred ?

[junebug_77]

Originally Posted by W & C

Why would you not file right away even if you do expect to land a job quickly ?

This is money you're entitled to , a fund to which you yourself have contributed for many years. It's basically your money. Even if you got a new job in a week, who couldn't use a few extra hundred ?

Uh, no. The employer pays the unemployment tax, not the employee. This is not entitled to by the employee. If there was grounds for the termination, just move along....