Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

welfare/unemployment

i been told by unemployement that it may take up till 12 weeks for my hearing. can i collect welfare during this waiting period. i live in NJ but my umemployment is out of NY


Asked on 7/17/09, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Brett Law Office of Randall P. Brett

Re: welfare/unemployment

Unemployment compensation and welfare are two different programs. You should contact the welfare authorities in your county to see if you qualify, making sure you tell them that you have filed a claim for unemployment compensation but will not begin to receive benefits for several weeks.

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Answered on 7/17/09, 1:13 pm


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