husband laid off today

[my evil twin 0]

Wow. I'm so excited I get to use my alias twice in one day. NOT

My husband just got laid off from his job this afternoon; he worked there for nearly two years. He works in the construction industry and it is tanking, along with the economy in general. His employer does not have enough work to keep everyone. On the bright side, he said my husband was the best employee he's ever had and he'll gladly give him a good reference.

My husband's boss said he would qualify for unemployment compensation, but I'm not so sure he's correct. Does anyone know? And if he qualifies and claims it, would this be one of the benefits I'd have to reimburse the govt for according to the I-864?

Thanks for any help anyone can give us. Kind of a rough day!

[misa 2]

Sorry to hear that. Check your individual state for requirements: http://www.servicelocator.org/OWSLinks.asp

[GabachaYucateca 0]

I'd call your state's Department of Labor and Training to file a claim. They'll interview him and then decide whether he's eligible.

[Leney 0]

I'm not exactly sure, but I wouldn't think unemployment would be one of the resources forbidden to non us citizens (as long as they are legal). I say this because employers are actually, in a round about way, the ones who pay out for unemployment. It is the reason they pay unemployment insurance to the government.

While I was writing this, I decided to google:

13. Can individuals who are not U.S. citizens collect UI benefits? To collect UI benefits aliens must establish that they were in satisfactory immigration status and authorized to work in the United States when earning the wages used to establish their claim. In addition, the claimant must provide proof that they remain in satisfactory immigration status and are authorized to work each week that benefits are claimed. EDD verifies immigration status and work authorization through an electronic system maintained by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. <-- this is for the state of California - I don't know what state your in, but google this: Your state, non us citizen unemployment insurance benefit eligibility

Edited August 15, 2007 by Leney

[John & Annie 0]

Unemployment is a benefit that you pay into. It is not a Government funded program.

The short answer is yes, but remember that it is a federally taxable wage and the state does not take those taxes out and you are liable for those taxes at the end of the year.

[Jasman0717 9]

You do need to contact the employment benefits office for the state you live in. I did find this link interesting and informative: http://www.employeradvocates.com/faq/who_p...ment_taxes.html

[rebeccajo 14]

He can draw unemployment. It's not a means-tested benefit.

[Alhamdulillah 0]

remember that it is a federally taxable wage and the state does not take those taxes out and you are liable for those taxes at the end of the year.

In some states, you can ask opt to have them deduct taxes from the check so you don't have to pay it at the end of the year. I'm not sure if this is true of all states, only the states I have collected UI in.

[Sandip 0]

remember that it is a federally taxable wage and the state does not take those taxes out and you are liable for those taxes at the end of the year.

In some states, you can ask opt to have them deduct taxes from the check so you don't have to pay it at the end of the year. I'm not sure if this is true of all states, only the states I have collected UI in.

He is eligible for unemployment. I drew it several years ago when i was on GC.

Sandip

[my evil twin 0]

Thanks everyone for your responses. We haven't decided whether to file or not, but it looks like we can, which is good to know. In the meantime, we are trying to look at this in a positive light. It will be an opportunity perhaps to take some classes and get himself ready for a better job.

Appreciate the responses. You guys are great!