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Laid-off - OHBOY


Posted: Jun 23, 2010

Recently laid-off and I am looking for a job. I was just wondering, being an IC medical transcriptionist has anyone ever qualified for unemployment?? I know this is considered self-employed and most states will not give you benefits, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever gotten benefits being an IC.

 

Thank you for your time.

Probably not, but either way I would recommend just going out and getting another job instead - Hugs and lots of success!

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I heard of a case where an IC, after being laid off, challenged the categorization of her IC job with the IRS as actually being that of an employee, and did collect unemployment in the end. However, it was a long battle. Of course, your particular details would have an impact on the end result.

Unemployment laws vary according to what state you live in and the state where the company has its office.

So, it might be easier to find another job rather than to fight for unemployment. Depends on how long it takes you to find another job.

That's about the only way - MissyMT

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is if you challenge your categorization.

As an IC, which means you are an independent business owner, you are not entitled to UE. Did you pay UE tax for yourself? :) It wouldn't really matter, because even if you did, you still would not be eligible.

Sucks, but part of being self-employed.


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