If you have a work history that qualifies you to receive unemployment benefits in the first place, check with the employment security office in your state. Most states will allow your earning some income while on benefits, but each has their own formulas for doing so.
You can file an unemployment claim if you only worked part-time only if you meet the job-searching requirements of your area.
Probably yes, assuming you are otherwise eligible for unemployment, the fact that you worked full-time and now only work part-time may make you eligible for some unemployment benefits as long as you are not getting paid each week more than one and a half times the amout of your weekly benefit amount.
Each state has its own formula for determining how much you can earn and still receive a partial unemployment compensation. In most cases there will be a deferential payment, but it depends on the difference and what the minimum payment they pay.
If you report your employment, where you receive your commissions, to the employment security office, they'll advise you as to if you are still unemployed or if it is part time employment, which is allowed in some jurisdictions.
Yes, you not only can receive both, but the severance pay is not deducted from your benefits.
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.
Yes, you have employees, so you pay.
You could be qualified. It depends on the exact amount of hours you worked and the amount you earned.
The time it takes to receive unemployment payments can vary, but typically it takes about 2-3 weeks after you file your initial claim.
No. You cannot receive unemployment benefits and retire also. To receive them you must be actively seeking full time employment
The time it takes to receive an unemployment check after filing a claim can vary, but typically it takes about 2-3 weeks.
The time it takes to receive unemployment payment after filing a claim can vary, but typically it takes about 2-3 weeks.