A: How do I know if I qualify for unemployment benefits? B: Are you working fewer hours than you used to work? A: I got laid off. B: You usually qualify if you got laid off or are working a lot fewer hours. A: Do all jobs provide unemployment? B: Most jobs provide unemployment, but some don't. A: Do you think that my job pays unemployment? B: You can call your unemployment office, and they can check for you. A: Will I be able to collect a lot of money on unemployment? B: There is a formula to determine the amount based on how much you earned. They will let you know when you file your claim.