How do I know if I qualify for unemployment benefits ?   Are you working fewer hours than you used to work ?   I got laid off .   You usually qualify if you got laid off or are working a lot fewer hours .   Do all jobs provide unemployment ?   Most jobs provide unemployment , but some don ’ t .   Do you think that my job pays unemployment ?   You can call your unemployment office , and they can check for you .   Will I be able to collect a lot of money on unemployment ?   There is a formula to determine the amount based on how much you earned . They will let you know when you file your claim . 