Unemployment Eligibility Work Requirements
In order to be qualify for unemployment benefits, you must be ready, willing, available, and able to work.
State Unemployment Eligibility Requirements Registering with the state job service and actively seeking work is a requirement while collecting unemployment. You must be ready, willing, available, and able to work. The Job Service may require job seekers to apply for jobs, submit resumes, and not turn down a position if it meets certain standards.