help needed pls
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL
First I want to apologize for the length of this but want to give all the facts that may be needed.
I have a permanent part time job that I have worked for almost 2 yrs now. Earlier in the year several employees were let go due to the economy. My job was kept but my hours got cut in half (from 20 weekly to 10). Another employee gave me some of his hours so I have been working about 15 weekly. About a month ago I was offered a ‘temp’ position making much less but getting 30 hrs weekly. I was also assured that I would be able to return to my permanent position once the temp position was up so I accepted. I had not yet started the ‘temp’ job because they did not process the paperwork.
This past week I was told by another employee that this temp job was being cut to 20 hrs weekly. Doing the math, I would be working more hours and making less $, so I told my supervisor that I no longer wanted that temp job and would keep what I had. My supervisor informed me at this time that they were actually trying to ‘help me out’ because they are having to eliminate my position, and needs to know if I want this temp job (now only 20 hrs and only for a couple of months). (Employer not being very forthcoming on the facts so I am not sure what kind of ‘deal’ this really is).
I called the unemployment office explained the above and asked this question below and was told they would call me back but they did not. How would unemployment be affected if I accept this two month temp job at much lower pay? IF I take this temp position will that disqualify me for unemployment when I am let go? If the answer is no, will it affect the hourly rate used to calculate unemployment?
Also, will unemployment be based on my perm position and the 20 hours I was hired at or the actual hours worked? I have no exp with unemployment or with losing a job. I know it is only a part time but I am a college student and already looking for a new job I will def miss the income in the mean time. Anyone with knowledge/info on how this works would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
First I want to apologize for the length of this but want to give all the facts that may be needed.
I have a permanent part time job that I have worked for almost 2 yrs now. Earlier in the year several employees were let go due to the economy. My job was kept but my hours got cut in half (from 20 weekly to 10). Another employee gave me some of his hours so I have been working about 15 weekly. About a month ago I was offered a ‘temp’ position making much less but getting 30 hrs weekly. I was also assured that I would be able to return to my permanent position once the temp position was up so I accepted. I had not yet started the ‘temp’ job because they did not process the paperwork.
This past week I was told by another employee that this temp job was being cut to 20 hrs weekly. Doing the math, I would be working more hours and making less $, so I told my supervisor that I no longer wanted that temp job and would keep what I had. My supervisor informed me at this time that they were actually trying to ‘help me out’ because they are having to eliminate my position, and needs to know if I want this temp job (now only 20 hrs and only for a couple of months). (Employer not being very forthcoming on the facts so I am not sure what kind of ‘deal’ this really is).
I called the unemployment office explained the above and asked this question below and was told they would call me back but they did not. How would unemployment be affected if I accept this two month temp job at much lower pay? IF I take this temp position will that disqualify me for unemployment when I am let go? If the answer is no, will it affect the hourly rate used to calculate unemployment?
Also, will unemployment be based on my perm position and the 20 hours I was hired at or the actual hours worked? I have no exp with unemployment or with losing a job. I know it is only a part time but I am a college student and already looking for a new job I will def miss the income in the mean time. Anyone with knowledge/info on how this works would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.