The wages you earned in covered employment during this time period determines your monetary eligibility. What is a base period?Ī base period is a time period of 18 months used to determine your monetary eligibility for a UI claim. You must maintain your eligibility while receiving benefits by being able and available for full time work, actively seeking and reporting weekly work searches and registering for work as required.Ĭovered employment is work done for an employer who is required by Alaska Statute to pay UI tax for their workers.You must have a total gross income of $2,500 earned over two calendar quarters of the base period.You must have earned wages from covered employment during the base period.
Read the handbook online What are the eligibility requirements to receive UI benefits? Many questions you may have are answered in the UI Claimant Handbook.
