A: I was wondering if I could collect unemployment benefits. B: Did you get laid off? A: I am still working for now, but I might get laid off. B: You may collect unemployment if you are working fewer hours or got laid off. A: Does everyone who gets laid off get to collect unemployment? B: No, some jobs are exempt from paying into unemployment. A: How can I find out if I can collect? B: Your employer can tell you if you have been paying into unemployment and now qualify to collect. A: How will I know how much I can collect on unemployment? B: It depends on how much you earned. When you file, they will determine the amount.
