If I stop working October 31, 2013, do you count the last 18 months from that date?

Question

I earned more money at my new job from May of 2013 until October 31,2013 than I did the previous year. Will my weekly estimate be based with previous work and the job I am getting laid off of as of October 31, 2013?

Answer 1

You must meet the State requirements for wages earned or time worked during an established period of time referred to as a "base period".

In most States, this is usually the first four out of the last five completed calendar quarters prior to the time that your claim is filed. As you have completed 6 months in the recent most job, the claim filed will largely based on previous work.