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Hi, I'm a teacher who will need to apply for a second year of UE in Connecticut. I called UE, and they said I have to call back after the final day of my benefits to apply for a new year. I worked this summer, part time at a summer school job, and the UE rep said that they may take 25% of that earning and subtract it from my weekly benefits. He did mention that they may base it off my FT job and I may maintain my previous year's benefits, so now I'm completely confused.
Are there any other CT teachers with similar experiences? I'm very worried I may loss the bulk of benefits for taking that part-time job. Thanks for any input you may have.
Last edited by CTTeacher; 01-12-2012 at 02:27 PM..
Yes, part-time earnings can reduce benefits. This is not CT specific. The new claim benefit rate is derived from the amount of unused earnings carryover (ignored quarters) you have from your first claim, plus any new earnings.
When does your benefit year end? Also, were you paid state benefits and then advanced to EUC tier benefits on this claim?
Last edited by Ariadne22; 01-12-2012 at 05:08 PM..
Hi, thanks for your help and the information. I began with state benefits but am now on tier 2, though I am unclear on how the tiers work, and my benefit year ends this month. During the summer I did not receive hourly pay but instead a stipend of 3 payments that came to just over $2000; I filled out a W-2 and reported all earnings to UE.
If you don't qualify for a new claim at your bye, which is possible, you will continue on the Claim 1 Tier/EB benefits if Congress extends the legislation. If you qualify for a new claim, depending on benefit amount ($100 or 25% lower than previous benefit), you might be able to defer those new smaller payments and continue on Tiers from earlier claim, again legislation providing. Your state benefits would then be paid after you've exhausted your tier benefits. No EB from first claim if a new claim is opened.
Too many variables at this point to say for certain where you will be.
Okay, got it. There are many factors here that you've pointed out. Thanks for the insight.
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