If you work in education, you may have questions about unemployment benefits during the time between school terms.
In general, teachers and school staff may not be eligible for unemployment benefits during breaks if they have reasonable assurance of returning to work. This means the school expects you back for the next term, through a contract, verbal agreement, etc. This also applies to bus drivers and food service workers.
Read below for more details about specific situations and what to consider when filing for unemployment.
No, if you have reasonable assurance that you will return to teach for the next school year, you are not eligible for unemployment benefits.
No, according to North Carolina Law, you are not considered a full-time substitute unless you worked for more than 30 hours a week for the school on a continual basis for at least six months or more.
If you worked for a school system, your reason for leaving should be "Between School Terms." However, if you have reasonable assurance of returning to your job, this may affect your eligibility for benefits.
No. Even though you worked at a school, your employer was ACME, not the school system. Since ACME gave you a promise to return, the reason for your unemployment is considered "lack of work," not "Between School Terms."