I am currently suspended without pay. Can I draw unemployment benefits until my job situation is resolved.

Q) I have been working with the same employer for 14 years. I am currently suspended without pay. My husband is semi-retired and only works three days a week and draws social security. Can I draw unemployment benefits until my job situation is resolved.

A) If you have been suspended without pay, you can file for unemployment insurance benefits. You always have the right to file for unemployment insurance benefits if you have lost your job or were suspended at no fault of your own.

Whether or not you can draw unemployment benefits while you are suspended without pay will depend on the specific circumstances of your suspension and the laws in your state. In general, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are suspended without pay through no fault of your own.

You can also file for UI benefits if you had to quit your job due to hostile working conditions. Once your state unemployment office receives your claim, they will notify your previous employer. Your previous employer always has the rights to file an objection to your claim if they feel you do not qualify for benefits based on the reason they had you suspended. You have a right to appeal any denial of unemployment insurance benefits.

Again whether or not you can draw unemployment benefits while suspended without pay depends on a number of factors, including the reason for your suspension, the length of your suspension, and the laws in your state.

In general, however, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are suspended without pay for a reason that is not considered to be your fault. For example, if you are suspended for a medical condition or for taking family leave, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.

However, if you are suspended for a reason that is considered to be your fault, such as for violating company policy, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits.

You should contact your state’s unemployment office to find out more about the eligibility requirements in your state. You can also ask your employer for more information about the reason for your suspension and whether or not you will be eligible for unemployment benefits.