Q&A

How long must I be employed before being eligible for?

How long must I be employed before being eligible for?

In these states, the typical rule is that the applicant must have done some work in at least two of the calendar quarters in the base period. Most states require applicants to have earned at least a minimum amount during the base period, either instead of or in addition to the work requirements explained above.

How long do you have to work to collect unemployment?

You must have wages in at least two quarters of your qualifying period (base period). The base period is the first four quarters (12 months) of the last five completed quarters from the date your claim is filed.

How long do you have to work before you get paid for family leave?

There is a relatively long period for employees to acquire eligibility for Paid Family Leave (26 weeks for employees working 20 or more hours per week).

When does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?

During this time (no more than 90 days), the employer calculates an employee’s eligibility, discusses the employee’s status with them, and enrolls the employee in a benefit plan, if necessary. During this time (6-12 months and not shorter than the Standard Measurement Period), the employee is offered benefits if qualified.

In these states, the typical rule is that the applicant must have done some work in at least two of the calendar quarters in the base period. Most states require applicants to have earned at least a minimum amount during the base period, either instead of or in addition to the work requirements explained above.

There is a relatively long period for employees to acquire eligibility for Paid Family Leave (26 weeks for employees working 20 or more hours per week).

How many hours can you work as a temporary employee?

There is no specific limit to the number of hours an employee can work in a year and be considered temporary. But, be aware that if a temp employee works enough hours, they gain access to certain benefits.

During this time (no more than 90 days), the employer calculates an employee’s eligibility, discusses the employee’s status with them, and enrolls the employee in a benefit plan, if necessary. During this time (6-12 months and not shorter than the Standard Measurement Period), the employee is offered benefits if qualified.