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Can I receive unemployment if I get a severance?

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Yes. Illinois does not generally consider your severance payment as "wages."

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Do I qualify for unemployment benefits if I worked as an independent contractor for 17 years for the same employer and he suddenly terminated me?

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Independent contractors can apply for unemployment benefits at an IDES office. However, you aren't immediately entitled to benefits.

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What is the web address to file for unemployment?

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To file for unemployment in Illinois online, go to ides.illinois.gov. Filing online is less stressful than filing in one of the IDES offices.

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Do I have to repay unemployment wages?

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No.

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Can I receive benefits if I have no transportation to work?

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You must be available for work in order to qualify for benefits, so you can't claim benefits if you don't have transportation to get to a job.

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Can I receive unemployment benefits if I am able to work but have a worker's compensation claim pending that is being denied?

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Yes, but if you are awarded 100% back pay, you may get an overpayment for those weeks collected, if you are allowed. Remember you must be able and available to work in to receive unemployment benefits in IL.

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Live in Wisconsin but work Illinois, where do I file?

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You file in the same manner as other Illinois residents. However, you must also register with Wisconsin's employment or job service system.

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Can I file for unemployment if I lost one job but still have another job?

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Laws may vary by state, but generally, yes, you may apply if you had two jobs and lost one due to no fault of your own, significantly reducing your income. However, don't expect to qualify if you're still earning more money than your state's weekly max unemployment benefit.

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Are benefits paid each week?

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Benefits are calculated on a weekly basis, but are actually paid out every other week. For example, if you're supposed to get $380 a week in unemployment benefits, you'd actually get two monthly payments of $760. In Illinois, the payments usually arrive on the 1st and the 15th of each month, although they may be delayed due to weekends and holidays.

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How to to reset a pin number by phone?

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Call Tele-Service at 312-338-4337.

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If I work for schools part-time, can I collect unemployment for only working 20 to 25 hours a week?

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You can only draw part-time benefits if there isn't enough work.

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If I move to get married and have to leave my job where I am, to a place where I do not have a job, can I draw unemployment till I find a job in the new area?

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You have to check with the area you're moving to. Call their local unemployment office and find out for sure!

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How much can I earn without losing my unemployment benefits?

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If you receive unemployment benefits in Illinois and get a new job, you can earn up to 50 percent of your weekly benefits before they begin reducing them. For example, if you get $350 a week in unemployment benefits, you can only earn up to $150 a week at a job before IDES starts reducing your payout.

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