How many weeks can I collect unemployment?
How many weeks can I collect unemployment?
To calculate the number of weeks of unemployment you may be entitled to:
- Multiply your total base period wages by 40% (0.4)
- Divide the result in step 1 by your Weekly Benefit Amount
- Round down to the nearest half-week. The result is the number of weeks you may receive benefits. The maximum is 20 weeks and the minimum is 14 weeks.
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