Can you work while collecting unemployment?

Answer 1

I am not sure about the laws of the country in which you live, but in the UK this would be illegal. If you find work you must tell the social security office about this - if your earnings are very low form this work then the state will top them up to support you in work but you can not earn money and collect unemployment benefit at the same time.

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Some states do allow you to collect partial unemployment benefits if your earnings, in employment, started after you begin benefits, (part time employment until full time is found) are less by a certain amount or percentage. Of course, you have to keep the state apprised of your earnings. Because each state has different laws relating to this you need to consult with your own state for clarification.

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Reduced hours/pay, in some states, may also qualify you if it was different than when you were hired. So even if you are still working for the same employer, benefits may be possible.

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Yes, But the monies that you earn will be deducted from your unemployment check. Your new employer will have to let them know how many hours and how much their paying you.

Answer 2

Yes I've done it myself before if you are a full time worker but there is not enough hours for you at work you can collect unemployment

that way if work is less say unemployment approve you for $450 a week but at work you only get a $150 check you report that to your unemployment and then they match your $150 to 450 so they give you$250 from unemployment

but some times your work may not like that and they may let you go,

if they let you go don't sign anything saying you are quitting

Answer 3

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Most state unemployment commissions allow you to earn a small amount of money (about 25% of your weekly benefit, although this varies by state) without penalty, then offset every earned dollar above that percent dollar-for-dollar, up to the full amount of your weekly check. You must report this income; otherwise, you are committing fraud.

Check the laws in your state for details.

Answer 4

In California yes you can work and still receive EDD. But heres the crappy part, only work if you will earn more than with unemployment and/or know that the job will last. My husband for example was receiving $347 per week on EDD. Towards the end of his 3rd extension he found employment. Problem was the job only lasted a month. We did the right thing and claimed the wages only to have EDD file a new claim for him at the end of the extension bringing his award amount to only $65 a week. Based on this experience think about it before you work, will you make more after taxes, gas money, childcare. May sound like I'm taking advantage of the system but he got royally screwed for doing the right thing.

Answer 5

If you work for a salary (pay) you should not get unemployment pay. By filing for and receiving unemployment pay while working for pay you risk felony fraud charges which if convicted will take away all civil rights you may have i.e. your right to vote, own a gun, or the right protecting you from illegal search and seizure (no search warrant). It's wrong and not recommended.

It is wrong to collect unemployment pay even if you are working part time. The state unemployment does not care what type of position you get as long as you are working. So if you file when working and your employer finds out, he/she might fire you for filing a false claim. The state unemployment office will contact your human resource manager (at the place where you work) and he/she might fire you. It is not worth losing your job over a false claim and you will lose out in the end. You can't collect this insurance if you are fired. My advice is don't do it

Answer 6

Yes, depending on the state. Normally your earnings from your job would be deducted from an entire UI claim amount.

Answer 7

Yes, but it depends on how much your benefits are and what you are earning. Check with your state employment security office for clarification.