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Unemployment

Anyone who took the last VSP file for unemployment and did you get approved ? I’ve heard from a few follow employees they were granted unemployment with the VSP.

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I took the VSP in 2019 and was NOT eligible for unemployment in California.

So glad I took the VSP. Not a Verizon fan. Word of advise: when you leave, switch to T-Mobile. Their network just as good and you will save on price.

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Post ID: @7cvn+1u6UVOnE

I got unemployment in Illinois. 475 a week

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Post ID: @4yry+1u6UVOnE

I've read that in TX you would still qualify, but again, state to state. Other folks have posted above that they didn't qualify. I didn't pursue it quickly enough after my VSP. I got another job too soon.

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Post ID: @2usd+1u6UVOnE

I was rejected in NJ after the last VSP.

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Post ID: @1bhh+1u6UVOnE

Will get prosecuted if you file in a state where you are prohibited from doing so. A number of dummies paid the price last time.

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Post ID: @1fuh+1u6UVOnE

Unemployment is a state benefit. So it depends on the state laws. In Texas a voluntary separation is a quit. You may still be eligible but a severance package will disqualify you. You will not be able to receive benefits until after you have exhausted your severance and then you have to have wages in your base period.

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Post ID: @fmq+1u6UVOnE

I applied in Tx and got rejected.

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Post ID: @kay+1u6UVOnE

Not sure about your state, but in mine, unemployment is peanuts. a few hundred dollars a week for committing to applying for jobs. Not worth it, move on, HARD PASS

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Post ID: @tlp+1u6UVOnE

Read the FAQ.

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Post ID: @ddj+1u6UVOnE

My state says “ who lost their jobs through no fault of their own.”

It looks like there is an exception to quitting for good/cause or reasons but they want proof you tried to fix it first.

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Post ID: @zlf+1u6UVOnE

@znl+1u6UVOnE Did you take a voluntary package?

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Post ID: @zuj+1u6UVOnE

Former tech in pa did get unemployment for 6 months, then had to pay it back.

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Post ID: @znl+1u6UVOnE

It depends on the state. Not all states allow you to collect unemployment after volunteering to leave.

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Post ID: @tkq+1u6UVOnE

Yes and yes

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