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Eligibility Questions

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  • Am I eligible for unemployment?
  • My hours have been cut, but I have not been laid off; am I eligible for unemployment?
  • I work part-time. Am I eligible for UI?
  • My employer has temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance?
  • I cannot work because my child’s school or daycare facility has closed due to COVID-19, and I need to stay home to take care of my child. Am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance?
  • I am self-employed or an independent contractor. Am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance?
  • I’ve been laid off from my job, but I still have a second / self-employed job; am I eligible for unemployment?
  • My employer told me that I am being furloughed; am I eligible for unemployment?
  • Are apprentices who are laid off eligible for unemployment?
  • If my doctor does not want me to work because of the virus, can I file for unemployment?
  • If I am not able to go to work because a medical professional told me I need to quarantine, am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits?
  • I am an older worker and/or have an immuno-compromised health condition. I work near a lot of people and am personally uncomfortable going to work due to concerns about my health. Am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance?
  • Who is eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)?
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