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    Default How Re-Open an Unemployment Claim After 1099 Work

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: Colorado

    My question is, after being on unemployment last year (2012), I deactivated my unemployment benefits (11/2012) because I took a 1099 job that lasted 8 months and now I am wondering if I can re-open my claim? If so, do I have to list that company as a "previous employer" even though technically they were not my employer because I was not a W2 employee, only 1099? Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance!

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    Default Re: How Re-Open an Unemployment Claim After 1099 Work

    The first thing they will require is an explanation and possibly proof of why you are no longer a 1099 employee. If they approve that issue, you will possibly need to again qualify based on work periods.

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    Default Re: How Re-Open an Unemployment Claim After 1099 Work

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    My question is, after being on unemployment last year (2012), I deactivated my unemployment benefits (11/2012) because I took a 1099 job that lasted 8 months and now I am wondering if I can re-open my claim?
    You will first need to determine if you qualify for unemployment. Read this.
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    If so, do I have to list that company as a "previous employer" even though technically they were not my employer because I was not a W2 employee, only 1099? Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
    That's correct. You were self-employed during your receipt of compensation as an independent contractor, so unless you were incorporated and paying yourself a salary nobody contributed to unemployment on your behalf.

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    Default Re: How Re-Open an Unemployment Claim After 1099 Work

    Are you still within the established benefit year? If so, reopen the claim. Report the 1099 place as your employer. Unless your true intent was to actually be self-employed, then don't try to paint that picture. 1099 employment isn't always disqualifying, but claiming you're self-employed is.

    If you don't need this place to further your career, don't be afraid ask for a determination on your IC vs employee status. If you're outside your benefit year established in 2012, you may get a monetary determination showing you're not eligible or only eligible for a small amount. That is also your chance to appeal it, and submit your 1099 earnings in an effort to get them reclassified.

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