What Is Excess Reductions?

"Excess Reductions" means you earned more than the weekly benefit amount. It is important to double check that you are reporting wages in the correct week.

What does excessive earnings mean on unemployment?

Excessive earnings are when your wages for that week equal or exceed your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA). In order to receive unemployment benefits (this includes the $600 federal PUC payment) your earnings cannot exceed 1.5 times your weekly benefit amount.

What is benefit reduction?

Benefits reduction is when the maximum volume amount gradually decreases as an employee ages. ... Benefits reduction is often indicated as a percentage amount of volume per age range, as seen below.

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