SELF EMPLOYED

[TAXMAN]

Can someone explain how the self employed can get unemployment benefits under the new rules. I cannot get it in my head?

[Lee B]

1. You file an unemployment claim with your state.

2. You do not need to be a wage earner with an employment history

3. These benefits are being paid with federal dollars

4. Your state's Employment Department will decide based on federal guidelines

 

[GLJEANNE]

The MN unemployment site says they're still waiting for guidance from the US Dept of Labor.  So I imagine that must be the case for the other states as well.