Playing the unemployment benefits game.
10-27-2020, 10:56 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by Buck Rogers
Do you disagree that ALPA (your union as well as a coupla of other majors) prolly should bear the cost of the fact finding and definitive answer?
(As an aside, United did provide this info the last time they furloughed me. So yeah, they know.
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10-27-2020, 12:10 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by cadetdrivr
Yes, I disagree this is the responsibility of the union. I'd say one's EMPLOYER should as they are the ones that hire, fire, and pay unemployment insurance.
(As an aside, United did provide this info the last time they furloughed me. So yeah, they know. )
(As an aside, United did provide this info the last time they furloughed me. So yeah, they know.
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11-04-2020, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SyxMke
With LOA 20-05, has anyone looked to see if we are eligible for partial unemployment benefits? I have a cqmv, 2 weeks of vacation and 3 reserve days in November. I believe i could file for one week at least.
11-04-2020, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by flynd94
I imagine even if you are in the bottom tier you still make more $$ them the max unemployment payout.
11-05-2020, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ThumbsUp
Yep. Not to mention the requirement for the employer to certify that you are unemployed, which I would imagine they would say you’re employed. This is the reason why some lower income workers found it more beneficial to just not be employed at all when the COVID relief plus-up was active.
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