Tennessee Unemployment info please? (coupon, unemployment benefits, live)

[marilyn220]

I'm going to be relocating to Nashville from California, but I will have to claim my California unemployment benefits through Tennessee's Unemployment office.

My question is - How does Tennessee do the payouts?

For example, the California Unemployment office mails you a two-week benefits coupon that you MUST fill out and mail on the date the coupon says to (usually a Sunday). Since the post office is closed on Sunday, the mail will be delivered on Monday and you receive your check on Saturday. God forbid there's a holiday, then you won't get it until the following week. It takes approximately THREE WEEKS to get your weekly benefits in California. In essence, you're basically getting paid ONCE A MONTH instead of every week. Of course this type of payment puts you behind on ALL of your bills and you're basically broke until your next check. They don't plan on changing this delivery method any time soon either.

This is in sharp contrast as to how New York dispenses benefits. You file for your benefits once a week over the phone and get your check two or three days later. Perfect. You always have money and are never broke.

For those that may know, does Tennessee dispense unemployment benefits the New York or California way?

Thank you so much for you help on this matter. It will help me determine what I need to do.

[marilyn220]

I guess no one's ever collected unemployment benefits in Nashville, huh?

Must be an excellent economy. Please PM me, if you don't want to post your personal business here. I need to know how benefits are distributed. Is it once a week; every two; every three, etc.?

[LaaLaa2001]

I dont know how the payouts are done but you can call the unemployment number 615-253-0800 or the toll free number 1*877*813*0950 I hope that helps.

[GrnMtnFire]

I guess my question is...Why move to an area that has a high unemploymed population, when you are already collecting unemployment?

[heatheranna]

In tn you can file online and you certify every week and get a check every week. You can certify online or on the phone. It does take some time to get your first check. About 3 weeks. Never had problems after that. Takes awhile to process application. I never went to the office. Hope this helps

[Pimpy]

Originally Posted by marilyn220

I'm going to be relocating to Nashville from California, but I will have to claim my California unemployment benefits through Tennessee's Unemployment office.

My question is - How does Tennessee do the payouts?

For example, the California Unemployment office mails you a two-week benefits coupon that you MUST fill out and mail on the date the coupon says to (usually a Sunday). Since the post office is closed on Sunday, the mail will be delivered on Monday and you receive your check on Saturday. God forbid there's a holiday, then you won't get it until the following week. It takes approximately THREE WEEKS to get your weekly benefits in California. In essence, you're basically getting paid ONCE A MONTH instead of every week. Of course this type of payment puts you behind on ALL of your bills and you're basically broke until your next check. They don't plan on changing this delivery method any time soon either.

This is in sharp contrast as to how New York dispenses benefits. You file for your benefits once a week over the phone and get your check two or three days later. Perfect. You always have money and are never broke.

For those that may know, does Tennessee dispense unemployment benefits the New York or California way?

Thank you so much for you help on this matter. It will help me determine what I need to do.

Instead of asking about how you can get a check here for not working, why aren't you asking for advice on the best way to find work when you get here? I can't help but think that someone who has researched the intricacies of unemployment benefits in so many different states is not looking too hard for a job.

As far as what you need to do, here it is. CareerBuilder, Monster, local classifieds, recruiters, temp agencies, grocery stores and fast food if you're desperate.

Best of luck with your move and finding work.

[airen123]

www.tn.gov to apply for unemployment. You get a check every week. You also have to log in every week to certify for the next week's paycheck. Easy peasy.

[RS-1080]

I'd say the OP has found a job by now as unemployment has probly ran out after all this time. This thread is 3 years old

[donald cherry]

naw, probly just jumping from state to state for unemployment................................