Vermont Unemployment Benefit Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for unemployment benefits in Vermont, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must have been employed in Vermont for at least 18 months in the past two years.
- You must have earned at least $1,300 in wages in the highest quarter of the base period.
- You must have earned at least $4,100 in wages in the base period, which is the four calendar quarters preceding the effective date of your claim.
- You must be able and available for work, and you must be actively seeking work.
- You must not have been fired for misconduct or quit your job voluntarily without good cause.
If you meet all of these requirements, you can file an unemployment claim online or by calling the Vermont Department of Labor at 1-877-214-3330.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about unemployment benefit eligibility in Vermont:
- If you are partially unemployed, you may still be eligible for benefits. You are considered partially unemployed if you work less than 35 hours per week and your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount.
- If you are receiving severance pay or other payments from your former employer, you may still be eligible for benefits. However, your weekly benefit amount may be reduced by the amount of these payments.
- If you are self-employed, you are not eligible for unemployment benefits.
- If you are a student, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you meet the other eligibility requirements. However, you must be actively looking for work that is not related to your education.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for unemployment benefits in Vermont, you can contact the Vermont Department of Labor for assistance.