Can I still receive full unemployment benefits if I am working as a sub-contractor on commission?
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Can I still receive full unemployment benefits if I am working as a sub-contractor on commission?
I have been collecting unemployment for 7 months now; looking for suitable employment to no avail. I have recently becoming a subcontractor who will receive a 1099-MISC form after the end of the year for earnings I have received. However, I have only been doing this for a week and will not even be paid for earnings in this period. Do I report these earnings in my current unemployment claim.
Asked on August 29, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Generally, you have to certify that you are "unemployed" every week, but you know that; you have been doing so. You have to report all your earnings, even as a 1099 employee. Your benefits will be reduced by the amount of your earnings. You can not "double dip" even though the amount that you are receiving and the amount that you are earning are probably not the amount you were earning when you were employed, correct. The system tries its best but it does not really work well. And it really discourages people from trying to work, if you ask me. You should contact your state unemployment office for the full details. Good luck.
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