Mass Layoff Info

Monday, 22 February 2010 19:55

Last Updated on Monday, 22 February 2010 19:58

Written by Administrator

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING YOUR CLAIM

For Employees of:  _General Motors Corp. – Locals 1112 & 1714, Lordstown, Ohio_

Last Day Worked: February 25,  2010  (TEMPORARY LAYOFF)

The following mass layoff number is being provided to you for use when filing your Application for Determination for Unemployment Benefit Rights.  This number may be used only for the application filed because of your layoff on the last day of work shown above.

MASS LAYOFF NUMBER: 1000071   (This number may be used only for this layoff.)

To file your application for Determination of Unemployment Benefits, take the following action starting   February 28, 2010 _ but no later than March 6, 2010.

SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

INSTRUCTIONS:

File online at: http://unemployment.ohio.gov (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).  Limited service may be available while our system is being updated nightly.  Check the Website for available services.  Be sure to follow the prompts given.

If you do not have internet access: Call 1-877-644-6562 (business hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, except holidays).  We ask that you call on a day associated with the first letter of your last name (i.e., Monday, A-I; Tuesday, J-L; Wednesday, M-S; Thursday, T-Z; or Friday, Open to all). Filing later in the week will not affect your claim eligibility as claims are effective the Sunday of the week in which you file.

You should be prepared to provide the following information:

Ø     Your social security number and either your driver license or state ID number

Ø     Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if applicable)

Ø     The name, address, telephone number, and dates of your employment with each employer for whom you worked during the past 6 weeks of employment

Ø     If you had out-of-state employment within the past 18 months, the name, address, telephone number and dates of your employment for each employer with whom you worked out of state during the past 18 months

Ø     If you were separated from military service with any branch of the U.S. armed forces within the past 18 months , your discharge papers (form DD-214, member 4)

Ø     If you were employed by the federal government within the past 18 months, the SF-8 and/or SF-50 form given to you by your government employer at the time of your separation

Ø     Dependents' names, social security numbers and dates of  birth, including your spouse’s

Ø     Alien Registration Number and the expiration date of your work authorization (if you are not a US citizen or National)

Ø     Direct Deposit Information (if preferred, you will need your bank routing number and account number).

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Once your application has been filed, you will receive further information in the mail.

You must access the ODJFS website or call ODJFS twice to receive benefits.  First, you must make application for benefits as shown above.  Next, you will need to access your claim again, either by the web at http://unemployment.ohio.gov or by the interactive voice response (IVR) system 1-877-644-6562, to file a claim for benefits for week(s) of unemployment.  If you do not return to work, you will need to continue to claim weeks of unemployment this way.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUB ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES ONLY:

After receiving a written determination of benefits from the State of Ohio, you must apply for SUB Benefits.  You may call GM Benefits and Servicing Center at 1-800-489-4646 or apply on line at www.layoffbenefits.com. (If you encounter a problem and you are told to fax information to the layoff center the Fax number is 313-230-7492.

NOTE:  If you and your spouse are both employed by GM, and one has waived his/her health care to the spouse, you must fill out a SUB-DI form.  The forms are available at the UAW Benefits office and online at www.layoffbenefits.com.  Please drop off your completed form at the Benefits Office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  Only the member who waived his/her insurance completes this form.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING YOUR CLAIM

For Employees of:  _General Motors Corp. – Locals 1112 & 1714, Lordstown, Ohio_

Last Day Worked: February 25,  2010  (TEMPORARY LAYOFF)

The following mass layoff number is being provided to you for use when filing your Application for Determination for Unemployment Benefit Rights.  This number may be used only for the application filed because of your layoff on the last day of work shown above.

MASS LAYOFF NUMBER: 1000071 (This number may be used only for this layoff.)

To file your application for Determination of Unemployment Benefits, take the following action starting   February 28, 2010 _ but no later than March 6, 2010.

SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

INSTRUCTIONS:

File online at: http://unemployment.ohio.gov (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).  Limited service may be available while our system is being updated nightly.  Check the Website for available services.  Be sure to follow the prompts given.

If you do not have internet access: Call 1-877-644-6562 (business hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, except holidays).  We ask that you call on a day associated with the first letter of your last name (i.e., Monday, A-I; Tuesday, J-L; Wednesday, M-S; Thursday, T-Z; or Friday, Open to all). Filing later in the week will not affect your claim eligibility as claims are effective the Sunday of the week in which you file.

You should be prepared to provide the following information:

Ø     Your social security number and either your driver license or state ID number

Ø     Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if applicable)

Ø     The name, address, telephone number, and dates of your employment with each employer for whom you worked during the past 6 weeks of employment

Ø     If you had out-of-state employment within the past 18 months, the name, address, telephone number and dates of your employment for each employer with whom you worked out of state during the past 18 months

Ø     If you were separated from military service with any branch of the U.S. armed forces within the past 18 months , your discharge papers (form DD-214, member 4)

Ø     If you were employed by the federal government within the past 18 months, the SF-8 and/or SF-50 form given to you by your government employer at the time of your separation

Ø     Dependents' names, social security numbers and dates of  birth, including your spouse’s

Ø     Alien Registration Number and the expiration date of your work authorization (if you are not a US citizen or National)

Ø     Direct Deposit Information (if preferred, you will need your bank routing number and account number).

Once your application has been filed, you will receive further information in the mail.

You must access the ODJFS website or call ODJFS twice to receive benefits.  First, you must make application for benefits as shown above.  Next, you will need to access your claim again, either by the web at http://unemployment.ohio.gov or by the interactive voice response (IVR) system 1-877-644-6562, to file a claim for benefits for week(s) of unemployment.  If you do not return to work, you will need to continue to claim weeks of unemployment this way.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUB ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES ONLY:

After receiving a written determination of benefits from the State of Ohio, you must apply for SUB Benefits.  You may call GM Benefits and Servicing Center at 1-800-489-4646 or apply on line at www.layoffbenefits.com. (If you encounter a problem and you are told to fax information to the layoff center the Fax number is 313-230-7492.

NOTE:  If you and your spouse are both employed by GM, and one has waived his/her health care to the spouse, you must fill out a SUB-DI form.  The forms are available at the UAW Benefits office and online at www.layoffbenefits.com.  Please drop off your completed form at the Benefits Office AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  Only the member who waived his/her insurance completes this form.