Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor

11-05-2010, 09:54 AM

Long story short...it was my understanding that I was good for another 20 weeks unemployment with the CT DOL (confirmed a few weeks back). I called yesterday just to make sure, and was told that they'll cut my last check this coming Sunday. I was "misinformed earlier"...

Subvet642 · 11-05-2010, 10:00 AM

You're in Pawtucket, have you considered looking for work in Boston? I know it's a haul, but I know people who do it.

11-05-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

You're in Pawtucket, have you considered looking for work in Boston? I know it's a haul, but I know people who do it.

I've worked all around the area. Braintree, Framingham, Putnam, CT...distance has never been an issue. The problem...is that my doctors advised me to file for SSDI last year. I can't take even a part time position until it's finalized. I spoke to my attorney this morning, who told me we may hear from a judge within a month or so. At this stage they're requesting a hearing "on the records" without Social Security involved. If I was to accept a position at this time with my current medical conditions...I could maybe pull it off for a month or so. But I'd most certainly be out of work again soon, and the SSDI claim would start all over again. I originally filed June of last year.

Subvet642 · 11-05-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by klipsch

I've worked all around the area. Braintree, Framingham, Putnam, CT...distance has never been an issue. The problem...is that my doctors advised me to file for SSDI last year. I can't take even a part time position until it's finalized. I spoke to my attorney this morning, who told me we may hear from a judge within a month or so. At this stage they're requesting a hearing "on the records" without Social Security involved. If I was to accept a position at this time with my current medical conditions...I could maybe pull it off for a month or so. But I'd most certainly be out of work again soon, and the SSDI claim would start all over again. I originally filed June of last year.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I wish I could offer advice, but I know nothing about such things, so I'll just send positive vibes in your direction. Keep fightin', Bro!

Adriftpanda · 11-05-2010, 10:59 AM

Man, Walt, I hope things shape up bro. Crossing my fingers bro and just hoping for the best for you.

awsmith4 · 11-05-2010, 03:42 PM

You may want to check and see if Federal assistance is available. Bush passed UI extensions just before he left and last I heard Obama extended them. Not sure if this applies but worth checking

11-06-2010, 02:30 PM

I just wanted to chime in here in case somebody is thinking "how do you collect unemployment if you're filing for SSDI?" It's all on the up and up. Granted...with the economy in the crapper the way it is, it's like seven moons, three planets and the next galaxy being in alignment. But I'm not trying to screw or get around the system...I gave that up about 3 years after I stopped drinking and getting high.

11-05-2010, 09:54 AM	#1
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor Long story short...it was my understanding that I was good for another 20 weeks unemployment with the CT DOL (confirmed a few weeks back). I called yesterday just to make sure, and was told that they'll cut my last check this coming Sunday. I was "misinformed earlier"...

11-05-2010, 10:00 AM	#2
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor You're in Pawtucket, have you considered looking for work in Boston? I know it's a haul, but I know people who do it. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-05-2010, 10:59 AM	#5
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor Man, Walt, I hope things shape up bro. Crossing my fingers bro and just hoping for the best for you.

11-05-2010, 03:42 PM	#6
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor You may want to check and see if Federal assistance is available. Bush passed UI extensions just before he left and last I heard Obama extended them. Not sure if this applies but worth checking __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

11-06-2010, 02:30 PM	#7
klipsch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blind Sided by CT Dept of Labor I just wanted to chime in here in case somebody is thinking "how do you collect unemployment if you're filing for SSDI?" It's all on the up and up. Granted...with the economy in the crapper the way it is, it's like seven moons, three planets and the next galaxy being in alignment. But I'm not trying to screw or get around the system...I gave that up about 3 years after I stopped drinking and getting high.