Trying to figure out if I will qualify for unemployment, I am a landscaper.

Q) I am trying to figure out if I will qualify for unemployment, but this is really confusing to me. I am a landscaper and get laid off for the winter months. I first started work out of college on May 13 2014 and will be working till about the second or third week of December. Will I qualify for unemployment?

A) Whether or not you qualify for unemployment benefits as a landscaper depends on several factors, including your employment status, the reason for your separation from work, and the regulations in your jurisdiction.

In general, if you are an employee and your employment has been terminated or you have been laid off, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, if you are a self-employed landscaper, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Additionally, the reason for your separation from work may also impact your eligibility for benefits. For example, if you were terminated for cause or voluntarily quit your job without good cause, you may not be eligible for benefits.

To determine your eligibility for unemployment benefits as a landscaper, I would recommend that you contact your local unemployment office or review the eligibility criteria on their website. They can provide you with information on the specific regulations and requirements that apply in your jurisdiction, and help you understand what you need to do to apply for benefits.

You are always entitled to apply for unemployment benefits if you have lost your job. However keep in mind that The general requirement for unemployment insurance benefits is:

Have received enough wages during the base period to establish a claim.
Be totally or partially unemployed.
Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own.
Be physically able to work.
Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work.
Be actively looking for work.
Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed.
Be approved for training before training benefits can be paid.