possible effect of 2 week temp job on unemployment claim in TN (collect, payment)

[Bella45]

Hi, I have been on regular unemployment since the last week of January of this year after loosing a fulltime job of 6 years. I have been offered a 2 week temp job, how do I handle this on my weekly certification? Do I skip filing for two weeks or will this close out my claim? Do I go ahead and certify and just answer "yes" to the question regarding working the 2 weeks in question? I can't find a definite answer to my questions online and appreciate any information,I live in Tennessee, thanks!

[cbr6864]

it will not close out your claim depending on how much you make you might not get anything from unemployment though. Be careful as if you have earnings in 2 of your quarters and make enough you may qualify for a new claim when your BYE at a lesser rate.

i worked for 3 weeks while on tier 1 just report what you earned and keep filing

[Bella45]

thanks for your response, do you know if my end week of regular unemployment remains the same if I do not collect for those two weeks? The amount I anticipate making for those 2 weeks is more than my weekly unemployment payment so I would not get anything for those weeks, would it extend by 2 weeks as I would still have those earnings left? It is fine either way, I am just afraid of making a mistake and having to sign up all over again, thanks!

[cbr6864]

Yes for those 2 weeks your unemployment will be frozen then pick up when your earnings drop. Some people like to work part time to drag out their claim a little longer

[Bella45]

Thanks for the info, hoping it may turn into a permanent position but if it ends as expected,helps my stress level