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Jason Lloyd Pressman

Clark Landlord / Tenant Lawyer.

Contributor Level 5
  1. Fired, applied for UI benefits, denied for "severe misconduct"...do I have a chance at winning an appeal?

    Answered over 2 years ago.

    1. Joshua H Reinitz
    2. Jason Lloyd Pressman
    2 attorney answers

    There are no guarantees on your chance of winning an appeal, but you should try. You don't need a lawyer at all for this one (though it could help some). If you lose the appeal, you will even be given the opportunity for a 2nd appeal. Check the link I provided. Please note that if you decide to appeal you should get that done ASAP as they want it 7 calender days from the time you received the notice. Simply, write a letter including your name, SS, address, and your reasons for...

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  2. I read in N.J.a spouse can claim their husband/wife as a dependent & receive and extra 7% of the weekly unemployment benefit?

    Answered over 2 years ago.

    1. Jason Lloyd Pressman
    1 attorney answer

    Please read the webpage I linked below because it has a good explanation of extra 7% rate. There is also a good explanation of what documents you can provide to prove someone is a dependent. The issue of SSDI isn't clear, but if they are unemployed then you can try to make the claim. Give them a call if have more questions. Here are 2 numbers for Unemployment information: Telephone: (609) 292-7162 Newark - (973) 648-2429 Good luck. This answer does not create an...

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