Can I file partial unemployment? Been off work since school was close down.

Q) I’m a school bus driver in Va. I have a contract and they are paying out our basic pay which less than what I would get doing normal school day. Can I file partial unemployment? Been off work since school was close down do it the virus.

A) You can file for Partial Unemployment if you are getting less than what you would getting during normal school days. Partial unemployment insurance claims may be filed by employers for full-time employees who work less than full-time during a pay period due to lack of work only. The employees must still be attached to the employer.