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hc50783 · 07-07-2012, 04:35 PM

I've been on it for a long time-since May 2010. I've had a couple of months where I didn't collect- taking random jobs, etc. I don't know what tier I'm on, but I did get both an email and letter saying my benefits were to be discontinued....

Ariadne22 · 07-07-2012, 05:08 PM

Call NJ. I can't answer your questions without your claim history. You do know NJ will stop paying Extended Benefits (not EUC tiers) with the week ending 7/7. Most likely you've exhausted all your EUC benefits.

You might be eligible for one week of Extended Benefits - the week ending 7/7.

So, call NJ.

Or send back the forms, try to claim, and see what happens.

hc50783 · 07-07-2012, 07:50 PM

That's what I plan on doing. I assumed I was done, and then I got the job application log form, so perhaps I'm just entitled to one last week-the one that ended 7/7.

jennieb25 · 07-09-2012, 09:13 AM

i know how everyone feels. I live in Florida...used to live in NJ...after I lost my job in NJ..I relocated to Florida becuase it was cheaper and my unemployment monies could go farther,,,for instance...my rent in NJ was $1500...here in Florida its $890.00 and I actually have a bigger apartment and 2 bathrooms

But employment in FL is tight too...I have my MBA and 15 years of experience...and I apply to at least 5 jobs a day...and NOTHING in 15 months...i even have applied for cashier jobs at publix, walmart, target, etc...NOTHING

Ariadne22 · 07-09-2012, 11:30 AM

Florida is one of the worst states for job opportunities. Filled w/retirees who move there for the low taxes - which means in many fields wages are low, UE benefits very low (max $275) and the state has reduced maximum weeks paid as well, lots of cheap labor in the state due to immigration.

Florida is the last place anyone should be moving in hopes of finding employment. Many employed FL long-time residents on this board have attested to that.

Interestingly enough, economies in states with higher taxes are doing better. You would have been better served to search for work in MA or PA, actually. Certain areas of TX (a low-tax state w/a big immigration problem) are also doing well. Cost of housing is very inexpensive in TX, although I'm not sure about rentals.

You might want to review the BLS UE list by state and explore opportunities in your field in states with lower unemployment. If you have education, you are employable. Consider government jobs - state (not FL) and federal. List is here:

Unemployment Rates for States

wisemank3 · 12-03-2012, 08:21 AM

I just had a similar situation...I had filed for unemployment in December 2011 but did not collect on it at all until November 2012. I received two weeks of payments but then received notice that my claim/benefit year has expired. I was told to call the re-employment call center, which I did early in the morning so I could get through...waited on hold for about an hour, then spoke to a claims examiner. They gave me the remaining weeks up until my original claims expiration date, then filed a new claim for me. After a few minutes, my claim was complete and approved. Slight change in weeks benefit rate, but nothing drastic at all. Definitely glad this worked out. Hope this helps someone on here.

Ariadne22 · 12-03-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wisemank3

I just had a similar situation...I had filed for unemployment in December 2011 but did not collect on it at all until November 2012. I received two weeks of payments but then received notice that my claim/benefit year has expired. I was told to call the re-employment call center, which I did early in the morning so I could get through...waited on hold for about an hour, then spoke to a claims examiner. They gave me the remaining weeks up until my original claims expiration date, then filed a new claim for me. After a few minutes, my claim was complete and approved. Slight change in weeks benefit rate, but nothing drastic at all. Definitely glad this worked out.

Anyone who has not worked during their benefit year does not get a new claim. You got a new claim because you worked during your first benefit year and had NEW earnings after you filed in 12/11. Those earnings, together with earnings from your old employer not used in the base-year for your first claim, are what created eligibility for a new state claim. This is also why your benefit didn't change much.

A benefit year allows claimant one-year to collect the state benefit monetary determination of that particular claim - it is "use it, or lose it."

wisemank3 · 12-05-2012, 09:42 AM

Yes that is correct. I had earnings in the base year used to file the new claim. I simply posted the information to share my experience in case anyone else had a similar situation.

Ariadne22 · 12-05-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wisemank3

Yes that is correct. I had earnings in the base year used to file the new claim. I simply posted the information to share my experience in case anyone else had a similar situation.

The reason I replied was because your first post did not state you had worked. Anyone unfamiliar with the UE program might assume at the end of a bye one just automatically got a new claim. It is important that anyone reading your story understand the reason you received a new claim was because you had new earnings.