Applying for Unemployment Benefits
We have been full timing for 7 years. Two years ago we had some unexpected expenses and decided to work camp. We work camped for Xanterra in Yellowstone for two seasons. When we left Yellowstone l...
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Unemployment compensation typically does not include seasonal workers. That being said. as and employer they would be notified of your claim. They have a period of time to challenge the claim. If, the states finds you may be qualified to receive UC then a hearing will be scheduled. You and your employer can both present your case. On another note. UC is paid 100% by the employer.. an employers Unemployment rate is determined by claims and amount paid out. In Illinois where my company was located we had to pay (higher rates) until 135% of the amount they paid out was covered. The state and fed may contribute money, but that money will be paid back using the rates an employer is charged. Some extra UC was paid by the feds when umemployment was over a certain % by state. Some states did have to borrow from the feds, but that money was or is going to be repaid.
You as a employee pay nothing into the Unemployment compensation fund, it is funded 100% by the employer. Even with no claims an employer will pay in a low percentage of all wages paid. Higher claims mean higher rates in the future.
Again, typically (not sure about every state) will not pay UC for seasonal or contract workers. Most of the agreements I have had while work kamping contained language addressing unemployment compensation and if you qualified.
You as a employee pay nothing into the Unemployment compensation fund, it is funded 100% by the employer. Even with no claims an employer will pay in a low percentage of all wages paid. Higher claims mean higher rates in the future.
Again, typically (not sure about every state) will not pay UC for seasonal or contract workers. Most of the agreements I have had while work kamping contained language addressing unemployment compensation and if you qualified.
