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Do I qualify for unemployment benefits?
http://www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/benefits.html Eligibility FAQ: If I am monetarily eligible (I have the required wages in my base period), will I receive benefits? Not necessarily. The monetary allowance of an application means only that you have sufficient qualifying weeks and wages. We must determine if you meet all of the eligibility requirements. What can keep me from qualifying for Unemployment?You may have enough covered wages in your base period and still be denied for other reasons. Some of the reasons for disqualification are listed below. You may be disqualified if you:
Are there other types of disqualification?Yes. The law imposes a special "between-terms" disqualification whereby certain college and school employees cannot be paid benefits for any week of unemployment which begins during the period between two successive academic years or terms. Also, professional athletes cannot be paid benefits for weeks of unemployment between two successive sports seasons. You should always file a claim to determine your eligibility if any of these conditions apply to you. What are my obligations after I am approved for benefits?Weekly claims are filed on a calendar-week basis, Sunday through Saturday. Weekly claims forms must be filed within 14 days of the date that the claim form is issued to you. If filed later, you will have to show good cause for late filing. The unemployment call center that you call will send you a booklet on your rights and responsibilities while filing claims. Claim forms will be sent to you on a weekly basis which must be returned to continue receiving benefits. How do I file for unemployment benefits? You can file a Maine Internet claim if: You have worked in the state of Maine or served in the military within the past 18 months. You have not filed a claim for unemployment benefits against another state in the past 12 months. You will need the following information to complete your claim: Your Social Security Number; Alien Registration Number, if applicable; The business name, address and telephone number of each place you worked at during the past 18 months; The jobs you held and the dates you worked for each employer within the past 18-month period. The last page of the Internet application will state that your claim has been completed and will give you a confirmation number. Warning! Unless you receive a confirmation number, your claim will not be processed. If you exit the system before receiving a confirmation number, any information that you have entered will be discarded. https://portalxw.bisoex.state.me.us/mics/ Unemployment Office Contact Information By Phone: General Inquiries: (207) 623-7900 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-800-794-1110 Unemployment Claims: 1-800-593-7660 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-888-457-8884 Unemployment Tax: (207) 621-5120 Other Unemployment Contacts Employment Services: (207) 623-7981 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-800-794-1110 CareerCenter Hotline: 1-888-457-8883 Labor Standards: (207) 623-7900 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-800-794-1110 Wage and Hour / Child Labor / Overtime: (207) 623-7900 SafetyWorks: (207) 623-7900 Public Sector Safety Enforcement : (207) 623-7900 Foreign Labor Certification (207) 623-7900 Rehabilitation Services: 1-800-698-4440 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-800-755-0023 Local Office Directory Center for Workforce Research and Information: (207) 623-7900 TTY (for Deaf and hard of hearing): 1-800-794-1110 By Mail : Maine Department of Labor 54 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Physical Address: Administrative Office: 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Maine By Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |