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Can you collect unemployment if you're a part time employee?

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Update:

I meant to say a fired part time employee sorry about that...missed a big part of the question

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Yes you can. It really depends on how long you have worked. Employers must pay unemployment tax on every employee regardless of numbers of hours worked. Unemployment is based on how much money you have made. The less money you average each pay period the less you will receive for unemployment.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No. Only former full time employees can claim unemployment.

  • 1 decade ago

    im not sure where ur from but i know in michigan i worked for an ambulance company part time and i couldnt collect even tho i had made enuff earnings. but also u have to make sure u did make enuff earnings to fullfill their wants.

    goodluck hope u get unenjoyment

  • 4 years ago

    never if he went on energetic accountability. i think of that counts as employment. the awareness you won often provides an danger to respond with any tips pertaining the employees status.

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  • wizjp
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Depends on income and hours worked in a base period.

    Check your state's UE homepage; or apply

  • 1 decade ago

    why are you only a part time employee

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, because part-time employment means you're employed.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no because u have to be unemployed. check with SSI for possible benefits n apply for food stamps.

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