Can I receive unemployment if I am a professional athlete?

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Unemployment Benefits for Professional Athletes

You will not be eligible for unemployment benefits if all or most of your paid base-period work is:

  • Preparing for or participating in sports or athletic events
  • And you have reasonable assurance you will do the same in the upcoming season

Only wages earned from non-professional sports participation can be used to determine eligibility.

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