You may work part-time and possibly receive an unemployment benefit for the week. Payment amount is determined using your “partial benefit credit,” (PBC) which is 30% of your weekly benefit rate (WBR). You are paid the difference, but you cannot be paid more than your weekly benefit rate for any week.
How do you qualify for partial unemployment in PA?
If your hours of work have been reduced or you otherwise continue to work less than your normal full-time work week, you may be eligible for partial benefits.
Am I eligible for unemployment compensation if my hours are being reduced because of Covid 19 in Pennsylvania?
Am I eligible for UC if I am out of work because my employer closed (temporarily or otherwise) because of COVID-19? Yes. The fastest and easiest way is to file an initial claim online. This means that new claimants who are approved for UC benefits will receive payment for their first week of unemployment.
How much can you make and still get unemployment in PA?
You must have earned at least $116 per week during at least 18 weeks in the base period. You must have earned at least $1,688 during the highest quarter in your base period. You must have earned at least $3,391 in total wages during the base period.
How does PA determine unemployment benefits?
Your Weekly Benefit Rate is calculated based on the wages you were paid in your base year. You must determine the total gross wages received during your base-year period and how much you received during each calendar quarter in the base year. The High Quarter determines your Weekly Benefit Rate.
Does Pa offer partial unemployment?
The state of Pennsylvania allows you to work while collecting unemployment benefits. It’s called a partial benefit credit, and you receive a portion of your eligible weekly benefit amount based on the income you earned each week.
How much can I make working part time and still collect unemployment?
You are allowed to earn up to 50% of your weekly benefits amount from any job that is part-time, either permanent or temporary. Your benefits will be reduced if you earn more than 50% of your weekly benefits. For example, if your weekly benefit amount is $300, you may earn up to $150 per week from your part-time job.
