(WJHL) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says the state is in a position now where federal pandemic unemployment programs are no longer needed. Thousands of Tennesseans will lose their additional unemployment pandemic assistance Saturday, July, 3. The extra $300 a week is just one benefit that will end.
What are the requirements for unemployment benefits in Tennessee?
To be eligible for benefits, you must have base period wages outside the highest quarter of your base period of at least six times your WBA or $900. If you worked in Tennessee during your base period but moved to another state, you may be able to claim benefits for those wages earned in Tennessee.
How long do you have to work to qualify for unemployment?
The amount of time you must work to complete your base period before qualifying for unemployment also varies by state, according to the Department of Labor. Most states are looking to see that you have worked at least two of the calendar quarters in the base period before approving unemployment benefits.
Can You claim unemployment in another state if you work in Tennessee?
If you worked in Tennessee during your base period but moved to another state, you may be able to a claim for benefits on those wages earned in Tennessee. If you worked in another state during the base period, but moved to Tennessee, you may file a claim for benefits from another state.
What is the base period for unemployment benefits?
A base period is a timeframe of employment before applying for and collecting unemployment. While each state’s base period varies, most consider a base period of one year for unemployment benefits. Following this, the base period would be the first four of the last five quarters of the year.
