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I am in discussions with a company regarding a project assignment that will last about six months. It's possible it will extend beyond that but not likely. The job is through an agency and not independent contractor so I would technically be employed by the agency.
With that, will I be able to file for unemployment whenever this assignment ends?
The better question is should you accept it rather than if you can get UI again.
Things that might happen to consider:
They treat you like dirt because you're just a temp and you quit. You're probably not going to get UI.
The temp agency is very astute at getting UI claims denied when a job ends because you don't follow some obscure policy that you were given but didn't understand or read correctly. Can cause a lot of grief getting back into the UI system.
You get fired for misconduct.
You might start and the work isn't steady week to week, and your trying to reopen your current claim.
Just really think this through. UI is never a sure thing. You can slant things in your favor. Just how great of a job is this? Would you quit any of your better jobs in the past to take this one? These are some of the questions I ask myself before considering to accept a job. Just because it's better than UI, doesn't necessarily make it the right thing to do.
I REALLY WISH people would use THEIR ORIGINAL THREADS and provide complete CLAIM HISTORY, and STATE when posting.
Would save SO MUCH UNNECESSARY REDUNDANCY.
Well, this topic has NOTHING to do with whether or not I have a claim. That isn't relevant. The topic of this thread is related to whether or not I could file a claim when that project-based job ends. (I REALLY WISH your post wasn't so unnecessarily hostile, btw. I bet you're a real treat to be around.)
As for the other poster who said they might treat me like crap because I'm a temp and I might quit. Seriously? I'm supposed to let "what if's" stop me from accepting a position? The pay is good, the company is global. I cannot imagine a six-month stint with this company not being a positive experience that could possibly open doors. Also, I don't know about your situation but here's mine:
I need a job....BAD and I am in no position to pick and choose what I do and don't accept. I don't "quit" jobs regardless of how I'm treated because I am an adult and have bills that MUST get paid if I am to remain with a roof over my head.
Well, this topic has NOTHING to do with whether or not I have a claim. That isn't relevant. The topic of this thread is related to whether or not I could file a claim when that project-based job ends. (I REALLY WISH your post wasn't so unnecessarily hostile, btw. I bet you're a real treat to be around.)
Whether or not you have a claim is ABSOLUTELY RELEVANT. If you are already collecting and reopening a claim, Chyvan's cautions are relevant.
If you do not have a claim, or your old claim expired and you are on EUC which is about to end, then my previous lengthy post (now deleted) would be very beneficial to you.
There is a thread at the top of this board which says:
Good advice for anyone. It is there so that we are not continually asking the same Qs over and over and over.
There is no yes or no answer to your Q depending on your actual situation; there are far too many variables in each situation for a one-size fits all answer. Which is why we ask you keep your Qs to one thread. Your claim history is there - and claim history is always relevant.
But, since you think you know better, fine.
And, since I have answered you on other threads (I now find on research) and you are not a novice to this board, your remarks are uncalled for in their totality.
Last edited by Ariadne22; 12-18-2013 at 01:25 PM..
You have to understand that when people come here, it's usually because there is a problem. The people that have perfect claims with no issues never show up. So the what "ifs" of a negative nature tend to be greatly overrepresented.
When I read "temp agency," I assume it's a job of a stop-gap nature.
Also, your prior claims history can make a material difference. We've had posters that took jobs about the 6 month mark, worked a borderline temp job, and than got stuck with horrible second claims when had they just waited a couple weeks could have gone back on to their much higher paying claims with EUC available.
I didn't want to tell you that everything would be just peaches and cream when the job ends because it sometimes doesn't work out. Only you can decide if this is the right job for you, and you did. That's fine, but don't be so hard on people that really wanted you to not make a mistake for no other reason than you didn't know any better or because no one told you.
I think you should be eligible. I worked a temp job through an agency for 6 months, was officially an employee of that agency, filed for unemployment benefits after the contract ended and was approved. Just make sure you are on W-2, not an independent contractor. Independent contractors are not eligible for unemployment, they are considered self-employed.
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