Do you know anything about getting unemployment?

[coltyhuxx]

My program that I represent isn't doing super well (hasn't been for about three years). I have worked at the University for six years without break. It sounds like I might be let go in August (maybe). Anyway each year they redo/renew my contact, I think. Though it's always been invisible to me. And this year, it's not renewed (I'm talking to my boss on Thursday - she's out of town). So, I'm not sure if it would be considered "laid off"... it's not performance related in anyway. I have great connections with them.

I'm concerned that I might not be able to find a job here (very very scarce) in that amount of time. I certainly am going to start looking just for back up.

So, do you think I would be eligible for unemployment checks? I just don't want to lost my house. Unfortunately, I don't have any savings. I put everything into retirement but I don't want to dip into that.

Would appreciate greatly any tips.

 

[Graystone]

Check with your local unemployment office. But here in Ohio you can get unemployment if you've worked at a place for one year. You get unemployment for only 6 months.

But it varies by state I believe. Here is CA page on it

http://www.ca.gov/Employment/UnemployDis.html

 

[RAMSTORIA]

you cant find a job down the hill in san jose?

 

[coltyhuxx]

[quote name='RAMSTORIA']you cant find a job down the hill in san jose?[/quote]

Driving 17 is rough and super expensive and, no offense, I'm not a big fan of SJ... went there for some schooling.

Anyone else have any experience? I really hope I can get this so that I can take the time to get training and find a new job or go back to school, again.

 

[browneyedgal68]

Usually if you're in a contracted position, unemployment doesn't cover if your contract isn't renewed. That's why they employ contractual workers, to get out of paying unemployment insurance.

 

[coltyhuxx]

[quote name='browneyedgal68']Usually if you're in a contracted position, unemployment doesn't cover if your contract isn't renewed. That's why they employ contractual workers, to get out of paying unemployment insurance.[/quote]

Initially my job was set for two years. I guess they renew it without me knowing. I never sign anything or get any notification. Shit, I really hope that's not true. I guess, am I using the right term "contracted position"...