2007-05-22 07:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by kb0452 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In Texas you can't b/c you are not unemployed. I know in my school district, TA's receive a check over the summer. Their yearly salary is divided into 12 months to ensure this.
2007-05-22 17:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Laverne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, teachers can not. The Republicans have set up special rules for teachers so they can not do this.
For example- I was laid off from district 1 in May at the end of the school year. District 2 hired me immediately after, but employment didn't start until the next school year. I was told that since I had employment for the next school year that I could not collect unemployment during the summer. However, had district 2 hired me in August instead of May, I could have collected all summer.
Some districts have 9 month contracts, some 1 year. Either way, being a "teacher" classifies you to have special rules. I was told if I wasn't a teacher, then I could have collected as well.
Just another way for the Republican administrations to control wealth and education.
2007-05-22 09:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by northlandwi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with your particular state employment agency, but here in Michigan, if you have a reasonable assurance of having the same (or an equivalent) position for the next school year, you are not eligible for summertime unemployment benefits. Sorry!
2007-05-22 09:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Tina T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they work steady for all 39 weeks; they should be able to collect. You only need 17 strait weeks of work to collect on any other type of work. Teaching should be no different.
2007-05-22 07:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. You technically didn't lose your job, your contract simply ended.
2007-05-22 07:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋