Can you still work part time collect unemployment?

Answer 1

If you work part-time, you may be able to receive some benefits. Your Statement of Benefits tells you your weekly benefit amount and your weekly earnings allowance. Your earnings allowance is one and one quarter times (125% of) your weekly benefit amount. If your actual weekly earnings are less than your earnings allowance, TWC will pay you the difference between the amounts as long as you meet all other requirements, including looking for full-time work. You can receive 25% more income from part-time work and partial unemployment combined, than from unemployment alone. Your benefits also may last longer. If you are working the full-time customary hours for your occupation, you are not eligible to receive UI benefits, even if your earnings are less than 125% of your weekly benefit amount.

IMPORTANT: Separation from part-time work can affect your UI benefits. If your part-time employer fires you or you quit your part-time job, TWC will review your job separation reason to decide whether you can still receive benefits.

NOTE:

• If you last worked for a temporary agency, that agency has three business days after your last assignment ends to offer you a new assignment. If you file for benefits without seeking immediate reassignment or before three-business days have passed, we cannot pay you benefits.
• If you last worked for a staff leasing company, you must contact that company immediately for a new assignment.

Answer 2

Yes, most states allow you to work part time, however, you MUST report all income received, as earned. They will adjust your benefits according to a formula. Any benefits not paid, during your benefit year, is held in reserve, should you ultimately need it before the benefit period expires.