Can you collect unemployment for seasonal work in Illinois?

Answer 1

It depends on the laws of the state you work in. Most do not consider it eligible. Most also require wages earned in at least 2 of the 4 of the first 5 completed calendar quarters to be eligible

Answer 2

In most states, your unemployment benefits last for 26 weeks (before any expansions), which you have 52 weeks in which to collect it. If you chose to work at less than the benefit payments, your weekly benefits would reduce in the meantime, but could be picked up before the 52 weeks expired. You might stop collecting the payments (notifying the state) and when the work period stopped re-open your claim. Check with your own state's employment security office for clarification on its rules.

Answer 3

It depends on what the state allows, regarding seasonal work. Some states co not provide benefits for seasonal work at all. Check with the office in your state.