What describes your unemployment issue?

 
Pick the one that is correct:
 
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) gives unemployment benefits. This is cash for people who have lost their jobs. IDES gives cash for a maximum of 26 weeks in a 1-year period. Which of these best fits what help you need?
 
Select the one that best fits your problem:
 
Did you appeal?
 

ALERT: Appeal your unemployment cut

You can appeal the cut in your benefits, but you need to act fast.

  • You have 30 days to appeal from the date of the IDES notice
  • You can complete the appeal form online
  • Mail, fax, or deliver the completed form to your local IDES office
  • Check your notice for how to appeal

Don't wait to hear from legal aid to appeal

 

Did you get a letter from IDES?

 
If you have your letter, are any of these in the title?
 
 
Have you applied for unemployment benefits?
 
What best describes the reason you are unemployed?
 
Were you fired for cause?
 
Did your employer say you were fired because you were late or did not show up to work?
 
Did your employer say you were fired because you did something you knew was wrong?
 
Were you fired for something you had been written up for before?
 
What is the main reason you quit? If there is more than one reason, pick the biggest reason.
 
Did you talk to your employer about the problems at work before quitting?