He'll likely get denied, but you can file an appeal, and on those grounds I think he'd win.

I have only drew unemployment for one week years ago from work so i may not know the way things are now. I remember though when i did draw unemployment if i took temp work for dollars less during my layoff i would not lose my unemployment check i would just get that dollar amount earned less in unemployment wages. For example if i was supposed to get $600 a week in unemployment and i earned $100 on a temp job then i would still get unemployment check for $500. I cant remember the details but i did take work offered and did still receive unemployment check for that one week.

You have to be ready, willing and able to work at all times (in Iowa anyways). You sign up for that and abide by the rules.

Just had a guy do this to me after I tried to help him. Then he got mad when I fired him.

I'm starting to think the only ones left in this trump economy are the one nobody wants.

The low job offered, at 4 times distance as other, pay $1.90 less hr, should be able to get it, but the temp agency an fact Finding interview with unemployment office, they lot better at talking than me, there pay the unemployment, u almost need attorney to represent u, to have good chance at win

Ya can't say that about 25 people on here haven't been telling ya to get away from the temp agency ever since ya complained the first time.

A day of your time looking for a job right now when your off and your rid of them. They're finding you jobs you could be finding on your own. Sorry to be blunt, but it's the truth.

I'm trying to hire 2 currently....whats left out there ain't good.

Do you work for the temp agency or the place you work? The temp agency isn't making money if you are not working. If you work for the company, they probably lay off and let the workers collect for one of 2 weeks knowing their workforce will be back. Did you refuse the job offer? That is what they will ask you in the interview. Pretty much slam dunk against you unless you have valid reasons. That temp agency is not looking out for you, period. My wife's company has hired from temp agencies before. They pay you say $12 an hour and pay temp agency $5 an hour, every hour you work. It would pay better to stock shelves at Wal-Mart at night and trap all day. Win-win win situation.

No, it's not the same as welfare. I agree that its not hard to find a job today.

In Michigan if your refered to a job it must 1,be with in your job skills and history,and 2,within a certain distance of your home base,it seems to me its 30 miles here.Also,I don't think its held against you for turning down a situation like you described.Thats Michigan,anyway

Unfortunatley they do crap like that to hold up his unemployment. Yes it is paid thru the state but they company he is employed thru is the portal he draws it thru. They can have it with held , protest ,appeal hie request to draw.

That is why it is vitally important to make it very clear, when applying to a temp agency, the working conditions, pay, job functions, and travelling distance to a work assignment. The temp agency is the employer of record, and they can and will do whatever they can to protect their UI rating.

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I will try to explain this in NAFA-EEZE , coonman, the temp agency is like your local fur buyer. Pays you $12 an hour and sells for $17. Why not cut out the middleman and make the $17 yourself. You have screamed NAFA forever for the best price but in your real job you settle for Groenewold......

Happy New Year coonman220
I hope 2020 brings new opportunities for you and yours

The first time I filed for unemployment,it was a gruelling,long line,waiting experience.When I finally got to speak wih someone to help ma I asked:"is this really worth it?".The lady said:"Absolutely,this is not welfare.This is your money.If you don't use it,it will eventually go away."

In Coonman's case,they did a manuever to keep him from getting the unemployment.Turning down a job,the State automatically will deny that claim.That is just how it works.They are not going to automatically going to investigate the situation.That is what the appeal process is for but Coonman is right.That can be gruelling as well and and may not be his forte.For a couple of days unemployment and it could take montbs to get a small check,I would consider it not worth the time.Just catch more coons and you will be sittin' in tall cotton!.

NO its not the same because the company contracts employees thru the temp service and won't hire him directly.

I still think he should trap and sell minnows during the warm season and have a little cushion going into the 2 week shutdown around Christmas/New Years at the factory. Is this new for the factory to shut down during this time of year? I bet not...

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The point is, stop working for a temp agency, period. There are so many jobs near him , but you might have to get off your keester and look. Not give every reason to not want to. Look up on Indeed.com for Dubuque Iowa or Iowa workforce development for jobs.

The employer goes through a temp service so they don't have to pay any benefits and can dump the workers with out having to pay severance. Usually the workers that use temp services aren't your top notch future employees, a few but not many. If you can't find a decent job, you either don't want one and are lazy.