I am a private duty nurse. Can I collect unemployment if my patient expires?

Question

I have worked for 1 year and was working with an elderly patient who died.  I do not work for a company but a family.  I do have taxes taken out of my check.

Answer 1

You will need to determine if unemployment taxes were paid and possibly deducted.  Only 3 states deduct unemployment insurance from employees.  Otherwise it is the employer's responsibility to pay.