Can I still collect my unemployment check if I get a part time job?

Question

I got fired from my old job and collected for about 4-5 weeks so far. Yesterday I got a part time job.

I make 98 dollars every two weeks from my unemployment checks and now I make 7.50 an hr. I work about 20-25 hrs a week, will I still collect?

What will happen If I dont report this?

Answer 1

As long as you do not make more than the unemployment. Look over the guidelines in your hand book to see what the limits are. You definitly want to report it,each employer will report your earning through the IRS/labor board and they are all govermental agenies and share info...kr

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Q: Can I still collect my unemployment check if I get a part time job? Yes

I make 98 dollars every two weeks from my unemployment checks and now I make 7.50 an hr. I work about 20-25 hrs a week, will I still collect? Yes

What will happen If I dont report this? Life could get uncomfortable.

Note: Once you report it, don't stop. Even if you are laid off or quit the temp job, report something.

Why?

In our state (Texas), you get put back into the system to refile if you don't answer the questions correctly. Once you report extra income, it seems they expect you to continue.

Answer 3

You must report all your gross earnings for the week you worked in, regardless when you get paid the earnings. Most states will allow you a deductible, say $20, then the rest counts against your weekly unemployment check. For example: Say you get a normally get $100 unemployment, you earn $90 gross the week ending June 30, but don't get paid until July 7. You need to report it when you claim benefits for the week ending June 30. Then, instead of getting a check for $100, you would get a check for $30. (90-20=70 and 100-70=30). Your state may have different rules, so check with your claims office.

If you don't report it several things can happen. First, you will have to pay back any money you were overpaid. That is the kindest part. You may also be penalized by having your unemployment cut off, including future unemployment. You may have to pay fines. And you could go to jail. Again, ask your claims office (but do so anonymously, heh heh).

Answer 4

You could be in danger of losing your unemployment. I remember reading about people who were laid off and were receiving unemployment and took jobs delivering pizza and so forth. The system caught up with them eventually and they had to pay back the unemployment. Even if they quit the job they were still out the unemployment. I bet you have not called the unemployment office and asked them about this situation. I have a feeling you know that you would lose the benefit.

Answer 5

You might be able to collect partial unemployment. You'll have to ask how much you'll get.

Failure to report any money earned is a crime and can get you prosecuted in the worst cases. At the very least you'll be disqualified from collecing unemployment. Earnings are reported to the state by employers so the state will eventually find out about it.

Answer 6

If your other job was full time, you can very possibly still collect unemployment comp with a part-time job.

If you don't report it, you'll most likely get caught and be in some pretty major trouble, and have to pay back some of the unemployment comp that you got.

Answer 7

Only if you get paid cash and don't claim it. Otherwise you should report these earnings to the unemployment department and they will decide if your still intitled to a partial check. But with making that much you probably are not eligible anymore. Sorry.

Answer 8

Call your Unemployement Agency that you are receiving checks from and, YES, report your work. If you are found to be working and collecting Unemployemnet, you could be Prosecuted. DON'T HIDE ANYTHING!

Answer 9

you can face criminal charges of fraud, as well as suspension and loss of benefits.

Believe me - they will discover it