| Emergency Unemployment Benefits Are Now Available |
| Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Federal Additional Compensation (FAC) Programs Extended |
On December 22, 2009, federal legislation was passed that extended the end dates for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program. The program, set to expire on December 31, 2009, was extended until February 28, 2010.
Claimants who exhaust their regular UI benefits must have a EUC Tier I claim filed February 21, 2010, or earlier, in order to be eligible for EUC benefits. Claimants who exhaust EUC Tier I, II or III by week ending February 27, 2010, are eligible to collect the next Tier of EUC benefits.
All EUC benefits are scheduled to end with week ending July 31, 2010.
The federal legislation also extended the Federal Additional Compensation (FAC) program from December 31, 2009 through February 28, 2010. Claimants who file for regular UI benefits on February 28, 2010 or later, are not eligible for the additional $25 weekly stimulus payment through the FAC program. For eligible claimants, FAC benefits are payable through September 4, 2010.
The rules and requirements of the EUC and FAC programs have not changed. Only the end dates were extended. |
As you search for a job, we encourage you to volunteer your time to help your fellow Americans and your community during these uncertain times. Not only can you make a difference in the lives of countless families, you can also use the experience to add to your accomplishments on your resume and expand your contacts. Volunteering has no impact on your eligibility to collect Unemployment Insurance benefits. For more information about volunteering please visit www.volunteerNewJersey.org or www.volunteer.gov.
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| File Unemployment Insurance Claim |
| Information on how benefits are calculated, how factors such as pension and dependency can affect benefit amounts. More |
Information on how to claim and receive unemployment insurance benefits for a specific calendar week. How to report earnings, eligibility requirements for payments, options for withholding Federal Income Tax (FIT) and for Direct Deposit of benefits. More
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| Provides information on mailings, appointments, factors which may affect eligibility, special benefit programs and appeal rights. More
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| Important Tax Information |
New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Benefits are taxable for Federal Income Tax purposes. Individuals who received Unemployment Insurance Benefits will receive form 1099-G that lists the unemployment insurance benefits that were received in 2009. The 1099-G form was mailed on January 19, 2010.
Note: An individual may receive more than one 1099-G if he/she received benefits from multiple programs. More |
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