COMMON MISTAKES CLAIMANTS MAKE WHEN FILING INITIAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS
1. Selecting the wrong gender when filing over the internet causes embarrassment from improper wording on forms.
2. Providing too much information when asked if they have anything more to say.
3. Not filing a claim immediately upon separation from the employer.
4. Inaccurate information regarding their own address or phone number.
5. Inaccurate information regarding employer address or phone number.
6. Using wrong separating employer because they do not want that employer involved.
7. Not answering questions correctly, causing wrong paperwork to be completed.
8. Incorrect reason for separation.
9. Not stating that they worked in other states when such work may provide a higher benefit amount through a combined wage claim.
10. Incorrect social security number, especially when filing over the internet.
11. Not requesting backdating, or predating.
12. Changing their address immediately after filing the claim, causing paperwork to be lost.
13. Not claiming spouse or children as dependents.
14. Claiming to be self-employed when actually running a sideline business while working full-time.
15. Not requesting benefits based on their full-time weekly wage.
16. Not requesting investigation into a full-time work week when working for many employers.
17. Stating they are an independent contractor just because the employer says they are.
18. Stating they worked for somebody ‘under the table’ (when they were collecting uc benefits).
19. Not disclosing they are receiving a pension.
20. Not reporting all their employers, even if they only worked for them for a short while
21. Not telling the truth (does not mean you must make a confession).
22. Not answering all questions when filing over the internet.
23. Requesting federal income tax withholding while working part-time.
