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If you have lost your job, you should file for unemployment benefits as soon as possible even if you are not sure you will qualify. It is very important to create a benefit account by applying for UI benefits in the week in which you became unemployed or have had your hours significantly reduced. Whether or not your believe your job loss qualifies you for benefits, you should apply and request benefits for the simple reason that you cannot be paid benefits for any week you did not make a claim. The unemployment insurance (UI) benefit application process is available through an online form created by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), which administers the UI program and is available here. The application process will collect basic information about you and the employers you have worked for in the past 18 months. This information is key to verifying your eligibility for UI benefits.
Under current law, an eligible person can receive up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. The benefit amount is based upon your wages over the previous four completed quarters of the calendar year (“base period”) with a current maximum weekly benefit amount of $610. Generally most eligible recipients will receive roughly 50% of their prior wages. You can receive an estimate of your potential unemployment benefits here.
If you are unsure about the application process, call 763-260-4015 or contact Listug Law Office to discuss the general process and how an unemployment lawyer can help you.
Eligibility Criteria
Minnesota law outlines 5 general requirements to be eligible for unemployment benefits:
- You must have earned a sufficient amount of wages from all employers during your “base period.”
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- You must be unemployed or subject to “substantially reduced hours” through no fault of your own. This generally means a lack of work or layoff. If you quit or are discharged from employment for misconduct you may still be eligible for benefits, however your application must meet additional criteria.
- You must actively seek suitable employment during each week you claim benefits.
- You must be willing and able (including medically able) to accept work without delay when offered.
Within these general criteria for eligibility there are many additional issues that may affect your eligibility. Some common issues include: base period wages coming from covered v. uncovered employment, severance and other payouts, out of state earnings, employer disputes over “quit” and “discharge” determinations, and ability to work based upon medical or other conditions. These situations can be very complex involving statutory language.
The experience of an unemployment lawyer can help you navigate this complex and often confusing area of law. If you have any questions about your application or ineligibility determination from DEED, contact Attorney Dan Listug immediately to discuss your options.
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The Unemployment Insurance Pogram is administered through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The program was created to provide a partial temporary wage replacement to assist individuals who have lost their job, through no fault of their own, to help with economic insecurity until a new job is found.
