This question seems simple enough but I can't find a definitive answer on the internet.
I am currently a temp. The company that I work for (not the staffing agency) is hiring for my current position, I guess they are done dealing with the staffing co.
If I am not hired by the company, and they replace me with the new employee, would I qualify for unemployment benefits?
If it helps, I live in Oregon. Not sure if unemployment is different state-to-state.
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If you're in doubt, file an unemployment claim.
You could call the unemployment office and ask, or you could just file a claim. If you do call, it's the first thing they will tell you to do.
that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
Certain things vary from state to state, but you should file a claim and see what happens.
temps are eligible for unemployment if the staffing company can't find you a comparable position. You (and the contracting employer) paid premiums on the insurance, if you can't find work, you would be eligible. I was in a similar situation and was able to collect unemployment.
If you weren't working there for very long (less than three months) then you won't have any income to base your benefit on, however. Because in Oregon, earnings are based on a 12 months period beginning 15 months before you lost your job.
Just so you're aware, it doesn't matter at all if you file a claim and it is denied. You can file another claim the week afterward, if you want, and it won't have any impact on your potential benefits or eligibility. So you really ought to just call the office and see what they say. The offices all have staff whose job it is to help you figure out what your eligibility is.
that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
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