Questions about unemployment

Question

I was unexpectedly let go from a full-time job a week ago. I filed for unemployment pay on my last day via the Internet. (I live and work in New Jersey.)

Before this job (Job C), I worked in Job A from July 2005-June 2007 until I left on my own to pursue better opportunities, and Job B from June 2007-February 2008 because I was let go.

Today, I got two slips in the mail. One asked if I'm currently looking for work, and I have to mail it back. Fine. The other lists the amount of money that's due to me, but it only lists Job A. Job B and Job C are not listed on the slip at all.

I'm going to call Unemployment on Monday, but in the meantime ... does this mean that Job C is not paying my unemployment? I'm especially worried because I got a phone call from a former coworker from Job C who was hired on the same day as me and later fired on the same day as me, and her slip said that she is being investigated for "misconduct" (which I don't think is true because she insists that she doesn't know what they're talking about and I believe her) and had no mention of any unemployment ay whatsoever.

So, what gives? Any idea why only Job A would be listed on the slip, when I left that company a year ago and on very good terms?

Answer 1

Maybe this site could help

Answer 2

If you were released in July, your base year period is going to be April 1 2007 to March 31, 2008. Assuming you started Job C in February, it should be listed, so you just need to call them and let them know about Jobs B & C. Even if you didn't work enough to earn benefits for those positions, they should be listed. The link below will take you to the NJ DOL employee handbook for unemployment insurance.  

Answer 3

Job A should be on the slip, because all jobs from April 2007-March 2008 should be there (assuming you filed between July 1, 2008, and September 30, 2008).  This is only for calculating how much you were making and the benefit rate that you will receive if eligible, not for determining if you are eligible.

As for why B and C are not on the slip, they are probably just slow at updating the paperwork.  You may have started jobs B and C too recently for them to be in the computer already.

Answer 4

it sounds like you haven't established a benefit rate with the unlisted company yet.whether or not you are on good terms with a former employer doesnt effect whether you get UI from them. It depends on how much income you have earned since you left them and more importantly, the reason for the separation.

And, as far as the misconduct issue, chances are if an employer FIRES you, its for misconduct. If she truly believes her employer is lying, she will have to request a hearing if she is found ineligible. Happens more than you would ever know.