Unemployment Tip # 009: Wages for Unemployment

Wages and unemployment benefits go hand-in-hand. The more money an employee earned, the more in unemployment benefits they can receive. Sometimes, this is where workers who get a 1099 or those collecting tips get stuck.

That aside, here is the tip:

Unemployment Tip # 009 –  Applicants should always be watching their mailbox for opportunities to appeal a wage determination, which does not necessarily appear online under an applicant’s benefit account”  

In other words, after a worker or employee applies for benefits, likely they will receive a statement in the mail. Usually, the statement will show a breakdown of wages over the last four to five quarters.

If DEED’s statement is wrong, Applicants might need to consider the pros and cons of filing an appeal.

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Attorney Jasper Berg