Unemployment benefits resources

A program to help you ask the IL Dept. of Employment Security to reconsider a denial of unemployment benefits. Use this program to request a referee hearing.

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Unemployment benefits appeal after a hearing

A program to help you appeal a referee decision by the Dept. of Employment Security denying you unemployment benefits.

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Summons for Administrative Review Action for unemployment

Use this Summons when appealing a Board of Review decision for unemployment, along with a Complaint for Administrative Review and Affidavit of Last Known Address.

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Getting unemployment benefits

Explains when to apply for unemployment benefits and how much you can get.

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Getting unemployment benefits if I was fired

Explains why you cannot receive benefits if you were fired for misconduct, and what is considered misconduct.

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Can I get severance pay and unemployment benefits?

Since your severance pay is not considered income, it will not usually affect your unemployment benefits.

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If I quit my job, can I get unemployment benefits?

Explains that you can get unemployment jobs if you left for a "good cause" and defines what is a good cause.

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Claimant's rights to unemployment benefits

Guide to issues on determining eligibility and helping a claimant obtain unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois.

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