Can I still receive unemployment insurance while at the same time working as an independent contractor?
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Can I still receive unemployment insurance while at the same time working as an independent contractor?
I was laid off if work almost a year ago. I qualified for and received unemployment benefits. While receiving benefits I performed services as an independent contractor for a company based in FL while working remotely in IL. Can I still keep getting unemployment benefits?
Asked on November 14, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You should speak with an employment law attorney in your area, one that is familiar with unemployment laws there. Every state has a law that allows for partial benefits if your work hours and wages are reduced. You can not just not tell. That is the issue. How does Florida's unemployment work? Do you call in every week? Do you have to answer a series of questions regarding the work or jobs that you have been offered or took that week? The amount that you are permitted to receive in benefits is tied to this information which must be answered truthfully. You can not double dip and collect both for the same week. You do not want to be stuck owing back. Good luck.
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