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5. Whatever they're calling it, furloughed or laid off,

Reply to Happy Hoosier (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2020, 01:03 PM

Apr 2020

your employer has locked you out of your job. You didn't decide not to go to work, but your employer did. Think about it.

How does that prevent you from filing for unemployment, especially under the generous new provisions that have been added since the corona virus? Your employer has covered your unemployment money through the taxes they have already paid.

File a claim to see if you are eligible, everyday you delay is money you're losing. Go online. Do it today.

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Well, it's official... furloughed. [View all] Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 OP

In MA, you would qualify for UI under new rules they implemented for the crisis getagrip_already Apr 2020 #1

Thanks a lot. The local number is busy.... Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #2

I'm under the impression that furloughed employees are usually PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2020 #3

I don't know the details but I bet you'll get unemployment captain queeg Apr 2020 #4

Whatever they're calling it, furloughed or laid off, procon Apr 2020 #5

Thanks all... trying to apply... Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #6

Assuming Hoosier means something specific, go to the web site, and file jmg257 Apr 2020 #7

Thanks very much! NT Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #8

Thanks all, have my app in. An agent is almost sure I am eligible. Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #9

Hi. Just wanted to wish you good luck and Ilsa Apr 2020 #10

My understanding is furloughed employees are eligible for unemployment. I know it's true in my state kairos12 Apr 2020 #11