I’ve been working 2 jobs since 3 years ago and I been with the company for about 5 years. They recently laid me off earlier this month. I worked about 34 hours a week. I also have a full time job. I was wondering if I can file for unemployment for that one job?
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Pm-ur-butt t1_je0u04y wrote
TL;DR: No because you are working full time.
30 hours or more is considered full time in NJ. But in context, I am assuming the job you are separated from is the typical 40hr a week shift since you didn't mention it. If you are working full time, no you cannot claim unemployment for a job you worked 34 hrs a week.
FYI, For partial unemployment, you can not work more than 80% of the hours of the job you are CLAIMING benefits for. Meaning, if you were working 34 hours at the job you were separated from, to claim partial unemployment you cannot work more than 27.2 hours a week at your current job.
Additionally, if you were to claim partial unemployment, then what ever you make (per week) at your current job will be deducted from your weekly benefits.
EDIT: Please don't listen to the "Give it a shot'ers". There isn't a dude sitting at a desk triple checking applications for accuracy prior to approval. Often times people who aren't necessarily eligible slip through and receive benefits they didn't qualify for. The last thing you need is your wages garneshed or your tax return seized because you didn't qualify for benefits (this happened to my daughter). Still unsure? Talk to someone in the unemployment office BEFORE you file.
swoonmermaid t1_je3hq6s wrote
Yes! Have had this happen, took the shot and ended up having to pay it back
Atuk-77 t1_je12db8 wrote
No, unemployment is mean to help people without a job put bread on their table while they get back on their feet. If your income is too low then you may qualify for SNAP benefits
Supreme_Sloth t1_je0mubw wrote
Are you currently unemployed?
HelpingHan724 t1_je0qa6f wrote
I mean technically you can always “file” for unemployment, whether currently employed or not. But since you are currently employed you won’t be approved to receive unemployment income.
ardent_wolf t1_je0sb8j wrote
Look into partial unemployment. Can’t hurt to apply, even if they deny it you can appeal.
American-Guesser-225 t1_je2p3e0 wrote
In any week where you work more than 40 hours or make more than 120% of the maximum unemployment benefit you are ineligible for unemployment benefits.
jersey_girl660 t1_jeck6qi wrote
Technically yes but you likely won’t qualify for anything based on the money you make at your other job.
Action_Maxim t1_je13e78 wrote
I'm sorry you have to work so much, apply the worst that will happen is they say no
SlyMcFly67 t1_je15eak wrote
No, the worst that happens is they send you the money, realize their error and then start coming after you for repayments. Happens all the time.
Action_Maxim t1_je18pzj wrote
Review it with them talk to the office it would be interesting free loan at that point
[deleted] t1_je0o4hr wrote
No because you have a job and aren’t unemployed. You just now have 2 job instead of 2