Reporting self-employment income would not necessarily disqualify him from his valid claim. People who go back to work part-time may still be eligible to collect UI benefits.
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REPORTING EARNINGS
Report all income you receive, whether you worked in that week or not.
Some types of income to report are:
Piece work
Vacation pay
Idle time pay
In-lieu-of-notice pay
Jury fees Bonuses
Commissions Tips
Witness fees
Self-employment income
Reuse pay Strike benefits
Holiday pay
Stand by pay
Residuals (ask for form DE 4005)
Bereavement pay
Paid sick leave
Back pay award
Pension, retirement, annuity
Workers’ Compensation
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PART-TIMEWORKERS
If you work less than full-time, you may still be eligible for benefits. The
first $25 or 25 percent of your total earnings (whichever is greater) will
not be counted.....

