alis3240
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« on: January 19, 2010, 12:36:39 PM » |
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I was hired as a lecturer late last summer to fill a last minute faculty retirement. At the time, I was offered a one year non-renewable contract (notice of non-renewal was included in my offer letter), and told verbally that I'd have to reapply at the end of the year so that the university could do a full search (they truncated the search due to the last minute nature of the retirement).
Now, with the budget crisis, it's unclear whether the line item for my lecturer position will be cut at the end of the academic year, and no search has yet been authorized.
I'm trying to figure out whether I'll qualify for unemployment if a) the position is not funded (so I can't apply for it and will be out a job) or b) the position is funded and I apply but someone else gets the job (and will, hence, be out a job).
Any ideas? For what it's worth, I'm in Massachusetts.
Thank you!
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 02:05:43 PM » |
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Contact HR. Someone there should know.
Let us know what you find out.
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miseenabyme
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2010, 03:20:43 PM » |
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Actually, HR is likely not to know the answer, and since the institution's insurance is raised with each claim, they may not be forthcoming with information. Contact your local unemployment office. Both scenarios A and B have happened to people that I know, and in both scenarios, they received unemployment.
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2010, 01:08:04 PM » |
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dont give up friend
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While "against stupidity, even the gods themselves contend in vain" may be true,
it is not reason for us to just give up and let the stupid run this world.
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 04:36:16 PM » |
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Usually, it depends on whether you are considered a "Contractor", receiving a 1099, or the law specifically mentions this scenario (e.g. New York). Then, the answer is No.
In most instances, you are eligible for unemployment. If they take state taxes out of your paycheck, you're usually eligible.
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oldadjunct
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 06:28:20 PM » |
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Independent contractors: We need to clear this up for the uniformed.
Simply put, teaching faculty (full time, part-time, contract or contingent, renewable and non-renewable) are not independent contractors, they are employees of whatever stripe.
The federal rules for independent contractor status began to solidify in the early-mid 90's (if not earlier). If the work environment (times and places) is controlled by your employer, if you are provided support (copying or text books, for example), if you are provided office space, if you are directed to perform your duties in any specific way, you are not a 1099 employee.
This is not state regulated, it is federal, 1099 is a federal form. Any individual may prefer to be considered "independent contractor", go for it if it gives you an advantage. But if you are in some way disadvantaged by that designation, raise your hand because that is all it will take.
As to unemployment, yes. If your work contributed to your necessary quarters you are covered and can claim.
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010, 11:15:58 PM » |
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I had a similar situation in Mass. My claim was approved. Good luck.
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