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stacinsean · June 2009

Is it possible to collect unemployment during the summer? That's the rumor around my school and I had never heard it before. Maybe it's because we're without a contract? Fill me in!!!

YouAreMyILoveYou · June 2009

This is from the FAQ section of the Dept of Labors Unemployment section:

Q. Can I receive benefits during the summer if I am a school employee?

A. Employees paid by a non-profit private school, a public school, or a college, who have a reasonable assurance of returning to work after a school recess or holiday period, may not be eligible for benefits. However, if you had non-school employment with sufficient wages to establish a claim, you may be eligible for benefits.

If you work for a private contractor, which provides bus drivers, cafeteria services, etc, you may be eligible for benefits and should apply for benefits.

This seems most important -- if you will be going back to work in September, then no.

nygirl07 · June 2009

I work in the school district and as long as I have a contract for the next year I can't

stacinsean · June 2009

Yeah, I didn't think it was possible because really we're 10 month employees, but that was the buzz. Maybe it's because we've got no contract and haven't had one for a year? I'll have to check with some union reps tomorrow. I really wouldn't want to take advantage of the system, but if I could get a little bit of cash this summer then it would be really helpful.

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