MN Unemployment Insurance question

**Nataku** · 02-10-2009 05:46 PM

For you guys getting unemployment, how long does it generally take to get your $ after requesting a payment? This is the first time I've ever done this and the website doesn't really do a good job of explaining stuff like this.

**mimalmo** · 02-10-2009 05:48 PM

Did you get any kind of severance or vacation payout?

**Casper** · 02-10-2009 05:52 PM

expect to wait a good month before they get around to it.

**Nataku** · 02-10-2009 06:10 PM

Yeah, I got a severance. I take it that it's gonna effect the amount of $ I get.

**Hart** · 02-10-2009 06:31 PM

Two to three days after requesting payment if you do a EFT to a bank account

**the_bomber** · 02-10-2009 06:42 PM

you don't get paid for the first full week off, but you request it after that one, and then I got paid the following wednesday after my second request for them to pay me. So about 2 1/2 weeks for the first one. If I request on a monday I get it on wednesday.

however, for some people it can take a month or so before the first payment

**mimalmo** · 02-10-2009 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Nataku

Yeah, I got a severance. I take it that it's gonna effect the amount of $ I get.

Correct. Register for Unemployment ASAP since it takes a while for you to get setup in the system. They will ask you about severance and your payouts will be calculated for you so you know how much to expect and when.

**Nataku** · 02-10-2009 07:43 PM

^^ Yeah, I figured I should get on the ball. I've been laid off since Jan 1, but applied last Friday. They did ask about my severance when I applied. I also did the direct deposit thing, as I figured that'd be quicker than mailing a check.

**mimalmo** · 02-10-2009 07:48 PM

Just make sure you follow the instructions. Forget to call in and it will cause you headaches.

**Nataku** · 02-10-2009 08:31 PM

Call in?

**space** · 02-10-2009 08:39 PM

Its 2 weeks before they can issue your first payment. But call them ASAP after you fill out the web stuff it gets it going faster.

**mimalmo** · 02-10-2009 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Nataku

Call in?

Maybe it's changed (I was laid off from a job about 4 years ago and got unenjoyment bennies for about 6 weeks) but I seem to remember calling in to an automated menu to confirm employment status on a weekly basis.

**Nataku** · 02-10-2009 08:58 PM

^^ I think it may have changed. It says that you need to request payments weekly via the website. I didn't see a phone # anywhere...hope I didn't miss something....

**mimalmo** · 02-10-2009 09:09 PM

Wouldn't surprise me they changed it to a web based thingy. The phone lines were constantly busy back then.

**the_bomber** · 02-10-2009 09:14 PM

no calling.. just request it online each week

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