Q&A

How much severance do you get when you get laid off from UC?

How much severance do you get when you get laid off from UC?

To learn more, contact your Human Resources Office. UC will also offer severance — one week’s pay for each full year of service, following your most recent break in service, up to 16 weeks’ base pay — to regular status employees facing an indefinite layoff. It will be paid in a lump sum.

Can You reopen a UC claim with the same employer?

It doesn’t matter if you’re filing with the same employer or a new one, if you’re filing for UC benefits within the 12 months that you opened your initial claim, you will reopen it to file for benefits. Use your same Keystone ID and password to log in.

What happens if you get laid off from the University?

Employment prior to a break in service is not counted toward seniority. If you’re being laid off indefinitely, the university will provide at least 30 days written notice, or pay in lieu of notice. If you’re a regular status employee, the university will provide opportunities for reassignment and transfer to other positions, if possible.

When do I get my next UC payment?

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31, 2021, UC benefit payments will be issued in accordance with the following schedule: UC/PEUC/EB Claims for the week ending (CWE) 4/17/21 additional $300 payments will be delayed. Payments will be available on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

To learn more, contact your Human Resources Office. UC will also offer severance — one week’s pay for each full year of service, following your most recent break in service, up to 16 weeks’ base pay — to regular status employees facing an indefinite layoff. It will be paid in a lump sum.

How can I reopen an existing UC claim?

Different ways to reopen existing UC claim Online: Complete an online application using our secure website 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. *Note: The reopen process looks exactly the same as the initial claim process. Paper Form: A paper application can be downloaded and mailed to the address indicated on the form.

Employment prior to a break in service is not counted toward seniority. If you’re being laid off indefinitely, the university will provide at least 30 days written notice, or pay in lieu of notice. If you’re a regular status employee, the university will provide opportunities for reassignment and transfer to other positions, if possible.

When to apply for unemployment after being laid off?

An Application for Benefits is effective the Sunday that begins the week in which you apply for benefits. If you have not already done so, please contact the UC service center to request backdating of your application to the week in which you were laid off.