January 05, 2022

7 Reasons You Can Quit Your Job and Still Get Unemployment Benefits

January 05, 2022/ Clarissa Moore

You’ve probably heard that you cannot quit your job and collect unemployment benefits, right? Well, here’s the thing, you CAN. There are a few good reasons why Unemployment might compensate you with benefits even if you quit your job. Here’s some of the reasons you can quit your job and still get collect benefits.

January 05, 2022

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

January 05, 2022/ Clarissa Moore

If you recently lost your job, you could qualify for unemployment benefits. Keep in mind that you cannot apply for unemployment benefits if you just up and quit your job or were fired for negligence or misconduct. Unemployment is meant to be a temporary form of assistance that replaces a part of the salary you’re no longer earning. Most states will grant you unemployment benefits for 26 weeks or half a year, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements and can prove that you are looking for work. Here’s how to apply for unemployment if you lose your job.