School closes for 2 months in the summer and I do not get paid, am I eligible for unemployment?

Q) I currently work for a school as an hourly employee. School closes for 2 months in the summer and I do not get paid, am I eligible for unemployment?
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A) Whether or not you’re eligible for unemployment benefits during the summer months when school is closed will depend on a few factors, including the specific laws in your state, your employment status, and the terms of your contract or agreement with your employer.

In general, if you’re a teacher or other school employee and you have a reasonable expectation of returning to your job after the summer break, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits during that time. This is because unemployment benefits are typically only available to individuals who are actively seeking work and are able to accept a job if one is offered to them.

However, if you’re a seasonal school employee or your employment contract specifically states that you will not be paid during the summer months, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. In this case, you would need to meet the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits in your state, which may include earning a certain amount of wages during the previous year and being able and available to work.

To determine your eligibility for unemployment benefits during the summer months when school is closed, you should contact your state’s unemployment office or visit their website for more information. They can provide you with information about the eligibility requirements in your state and help you understand whether or not you qualify for benefits.

Again whether or not you are eligible for unemployment benefits during the summer months depends on a number of factors, including the state you live in, the type of school you work for, and your employment contract.

In general, however, school employees are not eligible for unemployment benefits during the summer months if they have a reasonable assurance of returning to work in the fall. This means that if you have a written contract or other evidence that you will be rehired for the next school year, you will not be eligible for unemployment benefits during the summer.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are a teacher who is laid off at the end of the school year, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are not rehired for the next school year. Additionally, if you are a teacher who is on a 10-month contract and you do not receive any pay during the summer months, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for unemployment benefits during the summer months, you should contact your state’s unemployment office for more information.