Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in West Virginia
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in West Virginia, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: You may not receive unemployment benefits if you are self-employed full time. While claiming, you must report earnings from all work, including temporary or odd jobs and self-employment. WorkForce West Virginia, Claimant Handbook
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | You may not receive unemployment benefits if you are self-employed full time. While claiming, you must report earnings from all work, including temporary or odd jobs and self-employment. |
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Where to get help in West Virginia
More West Virginia unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your West Virginia Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired in West Virginia
- Unemployment After Quitting in West Virginia
- How Much Unemployment Pays in West Virginia
- How to File for Unemployment in West Virginia
- All West Virginia unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in West Virginia?
You may not receive unemployment benefits if you are self-employed full time. While claiming, you must report earnings from all work, including temporary or odd jobs and self-employment.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.