Ok, so my husband took a temp job the end of July 2010, right about the same time the cons in cogress reinstated the extended benefits. He recieved his back payment, which allowed us to pay rent and catch up on the light bill at the time. It also allowed him to have gas money to drive back and forth to his temp. job which he has been led to believe, if he busts his butt, and is there anytime they want/need him to be, will likely result in a permanent job. He was also led to beleive he would be working up 16 hrs. a day when the peak season hit.

That search string brought someone to this site recently.

I assume that the person who asked that question to the Almighty and (we hope) Benevolent Google was worried that some sort of income had made its way into their Paypal account, maybe by way of E-Bay, and they're worried about whether or not it will jeopardize their unemployment benefits.

Information to help your claim

A lot of people looking for tips on the ins and outs of collecting unemployment benefits find this site. To that end, I try to provide very simple explanations that carry over from state to state. Specific rules and regulations vary widely so make sure to contact your state's unemployment office if you are unclear.

Who can collect benefits?

The requirements for filing a successful claim will vary depending on your state of residence, but it generally comes down to these three questions:

1) Did you lose your job through no fault of your own?
2) Did you hold your last job for longer than six months (in many states, it's up to a year)?
3) Are you currently working, even part-time?