This would depend on the state you worked in. Generally they require a base period of a year, but may make provisions for someone working for shorter periods. You need to contact your unemployment office in your state for specific information, or file a claim and find out that way.
Whether or not you are eligible for unemployment benefits depends on a lot of factors (i.e. the state you live in, the amount of time you worked at your job, the number of hours worked, the nature of the employment) but only working at a job for 2 months you would probably not be eligible to collect unemployment benefits.
If the buyout caused you to lose your job, through no fault of your own, you would be eligible for unemployment, if all other requirements were met.
If you worked for someone and you didn't voluntarily resign, you might be eligible for unemployment.
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Most states require at least 6 months of employment to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Sometimes they may revert back to your last employer if you have not worked long enough on your present job to receive benefits. Since you quit your last job prior to the lay-off, you may want to contact the UI office in your state to find out your status.
I worked in NY for 6 months. I live in New Jersey. I was told by NJ Unemployment when I tried to claim benefits that I would have to claim my unemployment benefits in the State of NY.
Unless you had previous work history from which to draw unemployment against, you would not be eligible on one weeks employment only.
No because you to work an annual 6-8 months.
You could be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are discharged for refusing work during a shift you have never worked or agreed to work for the employer.
You could be qualified. It depends on the exact amount of hours you worked and the amount you earned.
Yes, providing you were eligible for unemployment for the base period (the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters). When you file, the state's investigator will check your work history to determine, collectively, whether you're eligible.
Yes, in most cases, especially if it is an approved course/institution. Bear in mind, you still have to initially qualify for benefits with a work history, etc. and need to comply with the requirements of seeking full time employment, etc., which is generally hard to do if going to school full time and during the day.