If a person is on unemployment, can he/she become a partner in LLC and continue to be considered unemployed?

Asked in Jamaica, NY - 10 months

More generally, are unemployment benefits removed if someone becomes a business owner even if there is no income at first?

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Vincent Peter White

Vincent Peter White

Jackson Heights Employment / Labor Attorney

Licensed in NY

Answered 10 months ago. Attorney Forman is correct, although it may be possible to still receive some unemployment benefits if you are only partially employed by your business enterprise a few days of the week.
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Arthur H. Forman

Arthur H. Forman

Forest Hills Employment / Labor Attorney

Licensed in NY

Answered 10 months ago. Unemployment considers you working if you have a business, even if no income is earned.
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