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Waiting Period

• Normally, first claim for unemployment or sickness in benefit year has a waiting period
  • Often referred to as "7-day" waiting period, but
  • As few as 5 days of unemployment or sickness can satisfy waiting period
• Maximum of 7 days payable in waiting period claim
• In following 14-day claims, 4 days are withheld and up to 10 days are payable

Notes:

• Only one 7-day waiting period is required during any period of continuing unemployment or sickness, even if that period continues into the next benefit year.
• A separate waiting period is required for unemployment and sickness benefits.
• During waiting period claim, maximum of $462 payable for unemployment claim or sickness claim with on-the-job injury. For sickness claim without on-the-job injury, maximum of $426.65 payable in waiting period claim.