Can you still collect unemployment if you have a fulltime job?

Answer 1

Yes but it is in the gray area of economics, be careful if you are going to be audited some time soon other wise go ahead.

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Labor and Industry sets a limit to how much you can make depending on your benefit rate. Anything above that set amount is then deducted from your unemployment check.

Here is an example of what I am describing.

My benefit rate was $580 per week. I was allowed to make $230 per week and still collect the full check. If I made more, for example $300, then $70 would be deducted from my unemployment check. Its all explained when you apply and there is a place for you to enter your earnings each week when you make your claims.

Answer 2

Yes. In many states, if the work hours are reduced to less than originally agreed upon, the state will allow partial unemployment benefits if the earnings are less than the benefits being paid. Check with your own state's employment security office for clarification.

Answer 3

You can stay on unemployment; but you have to claim the money you earn from your temporary job. In most places, this probably does not extend the period of coverage of your unemployment insurance.

Since the exact rules are different from state to state, you should ask your local unemployment office for a definitive answer.

Answer 4

No. Unemployment is for when you are UNEMPLOYED.

Answer 5

Only if you don't mind committing a crime.

Answer 6

The specific rules vary from state to state. Most allow some work, but after a certain point it reduces your unemployment benefits.

Answer 7

It doesn't sound likely. If the job you didn't lose is full time, where is the unemployed issue?

Answer 8

No. Unemployment is insurance against loss of income from total lack of employment. If you have a full-time job, you're not eligible to collect unemployment.

Answer 9

no.