Can an intern receive unemployment if they were laid off?

Question

I was an intern at a company that laid me of today (Merry Christmas, huh?) Is it possible for me to get unemployment pay? I wouldn't worry about it, but the place I was planning on going to work is gone to be closed for 2 1/2 weeks for the holidays. I would just get a job somewhere else, but I don't want to work somewhere for 2 1/2 weeks then quit. No one will want to hire me if I tell them I am only gone to be there less than a month.

I was being paid and I worked there almost 16 months.

I also worked 40 hours a week.

Answer 1

Were you a paid intern? If you had regular paid employment, you can apply. In some states, you must have worked for at least of weeks in the past 6 months to be eligible.

If you weren't paid, then no one will pay you for being laid off.

Answer 2

there are so many factors in unemployment. Some stimpulations include the state you live in how many hours a week u work. Each state has a different program. Check with your state office to learn about rules, deadlines, amounts, and time periods for benefits. In some states, you must apply in person.

I dont think as a intern you qualify but i could be wrong. It also can take up to 7 weeks to get ur first check.

Good Luckq

Answer 3

An intern, by definition CAN'T be laid off. An intern is a TEMPORARY job. You know going in it was NOT permanent.