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I live in Virginia and used to work in DC. I’ve been receiving unemployment from DC but the 26 weeks will be ending soon and I still don’t have a full-time job. As far as I know, DC does not currently have extended benefits. Would I qualify in VA or would there be any other action I could take?
Asked on February 1, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The filing of an unemployment claim is not based on your state of residence; it is based on the state in which you were employed. Accordingly, you would file for benefits in DC, since that was where you worked.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, unemployment is based on where you worked before becoming unemployed, not where you live; your residence is irrelevant. So if you worked in D.C., that is the only place that you can get unemployment benefits from. You are correct: at present, D.C. does not have extended benefits--it is 26 weeks maximum.
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