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Each state has its own protocol for determining eligibility. They generally include total wages earned (gross), time employed in the base period, reason for the unemployment, etc.

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Q: Are unemployment benefits based on gross pay?
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Does unemployment use gross or net pay to get benefits?

In most of the unemployment systems in the United States, each State has their own regulations regarding unemployment. Normally unemployment checks for beneficiaries have no deductions, therefore when preparing income tax returns, the net amount received is placed in the category of income.


Do employers pay into your unemployment benefits if you are part-time?

Your benefits will be reduced, but by how much depends on the state you work in.


Does unemployment pay the difference if all you obtained was a part time position?

Yes, based on the calculations determined in your determination of benefits.


How do you work the gross pay out?

The gross pay out consists the total pay out that an individual could receive, without deductions coming from taxes, other benefits, etc. The gross pay out includes the individuals' basic pay + the benefits + deductions that will be rendered once the gross pay out is computed.


How do you put your severance pay on your unemployment claim?

In Illinois you do not report your severance pay to unemployment.I did this and it just delayed my benefits, they did hellp me straighten it out and i continued to get unemployment benefits


Does the employer have to pay into the unemployment fund in the state they do business in?

Employers pay into the unemployment fund in the "liable state" where they have their payroll. It is based on the payroll, so that is the state they have the obligation.


How long must an employer pay unemployment benefits in Illlinois for a terminated eemployee?

The employer does not pay unemployment benefits. The employer pays unemployment insurance premiums to the State of lllinois. When the employee is terminated, the employee applies for unemployment benefits with the State of Illinois. The state determines if the employee is eligible for benefits and, if the employee is awarded benefits, those benefits are paid and monitored by the State of Illinois.


Can you get unemployment if you worked for a nonprofit organization in Ohio?

Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment to the state. If they choose not to pay unemployment then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment costs to the state then the employee can collect unemployment benefits. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. In this case the employee is able to collect unemployment benefits. Referenced from www.chooseust.com


How much are the benefits you get for unemployment?

This depends on many factors. Firstly, unemployment benefits differ from state to state. Also relevant in the calculation is the number of weeks and hours you previously worked, the amount you were paid, and how long you worked for. Bear in mind that you are not automatically entitled to unemployment but rather it is a decision that is made based on your application and while on unemployment you must be actively looking for jobs.


Where do you pay unemployment insurance if employees work off site and from home in the state they live or where the company is based?

As the employer, who is responsible for paying the payroll tax from which the state collects funds for unemployment benefits, you'd pay in the state where your company is based. Employees pay no unemployment insurance, but can file in the state where they live and that state will act as the "agent" state, in their behalf, and assist them collecting from the "liable" state.


Can you collect unemployment and severance pay at the same time in Missouri?

According to the Related Link below, severance pay will not affect your unemployment benefits.


Is unemployment checks considered income?

Yes it is taxable income that has to be reported as such on your 1040 income tax return. For the tax year 2009 the first 2400 of unemployment compensation received will not be taxable income that would have to be added to all of your other gross worldwide income and taxed at your marginal tax rate.