Health problems my doctor would not let me return, Can I file unemployment

Q) Due to health problems my doctor would not let me return to work so I’m now unemployed. Can I file for unemployment or do you have to be terminated to receive it

A) If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, the eligibility requirements vary from state to state.

In general, to be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must:

• Be able to work and available for work.
• Be actively looking for work.
• Have earned enough wages in the past year to qualify.
• Have been laid off or fired through no fault of your own.

If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you may still be eligible for unemployment benefits if you can meet the other eligibility requirements. You will need to provide documentation from your doctor that supports your claim.

To file for unemployment benefits, you will need to contact your state’s unemployment agency. You can find the contact information for your state’s unemployment agency on the website of the U.S. Department of Labor.

When you file for unemployment benefits, you will need to provide information about your employment history, your earnings, and the reason you are unemployed. You will also need to provide information about your medical condition.

The unemployment agency will then determine if you are eligible for benefits. If you are eligible, you will receive a weekly benefit payment. The amount of your benefit payment will depend on your earnings and the state you live in.

You can receive unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks in most states. However, the length of time you can receive benefits may be shorter if you have not worked for a long time or if you have a high income.

If you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you should contact your state’s unemployment agency to find out if you are eligible for benefits.

In most cases, if you quit your job (even doe to an illness) you are not eligible for unemployment. However, if you left for a good reason such as not being paid, an unsafe or unhealthy work environment, a change in your job responsibilities, discrimination, health and safety risks on the job, or some types of family emergencies you may qualify for unemployment benefits.

General Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

Be totally or partially unemployed.
Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own.
Be physically able to work.
Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work.
Be actively looking for work.
Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed.
Be approved for training before training benefits can be paid.