Question about unemployment

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Permalink Reply by Keith Larson on January 8, 2009 at 4:12pm

Each state varies with it's unemployment claims. Currently, I'm in Arizona and one of the papers signed in the beginning of the season states that you know the work is seasonal and they don't pay unemployment for seasonal work. But I've been in both Idaho and Vermont, and I know people who stay there that claim while they only work the main season. You'd have to check the various state laws for requirements and availability.

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Permalink Reply by ken horner on January 8, 2009 at 7:50pm

I've collected every time that I've finished a season. If you work in one state and live in another you can still claim against the state you worked in. I'm collecting now and am living in ohio but filing in Calif. And Wyoming. Check it out, most states have everything you need online, you don't even have to leave the house to file usualy or collect your checks.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Thomason on January 10, 2009 at 9:26am

I worked in Denali last summer for Princess Tours and live in Minnesota. I was able to file a claim in Minnesota and receive unemployment benefits. I discussed this with other employees at Denali and they also file each year in their home state. However, you need to find out from your Unemployment department their specific requirements. For example Minnesota requires a minimum of two consecutive quarters with a specific minimum per each month of the quarter. I hope this info helps.

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Permalink Reply by Toni Bain on January 10, 2009 at 10:53am

Thank you so much for the answers. Here's another question. Has anyone filed unemployment then been rehired for the next season by the same company? I am worried about being 'red-flagged' by the company.

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Permalink Reply by reggie on January 10, 2009 at 12:18pm

as long u left in good standing u should have np

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Permalink Reply by Sue Puddy on January 10, 2009 at 1:16pm

and to meet at least Oregon's requirements you will have to be terminated for lack of work, not sure how to put this,
but just completing your season and leaving, would not be enough per se, they would generally want something that there was no other work available.

that might explain the difference in some of the "not get unemployment for seasonal work" comments above. the caveat would also be no additional work available.

it ties back to did you leave the work when you wanted to or your employer terminated you due to lack of work, which is probably how seasons are established

sue

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Permalink Reply by reggie on January 10, 2009 at 1:38pm

its all depends on the state i know in idaho they will check to found out why u got laid off and it take about 3weeks for them to make an decison after they review all the facts

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