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Is it possible for an individual to collect state unemployment benefits, but not qualify for federal EUC benefits due to lack of wages?

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Is it possible for an individual to collect state unemployment benefits, but not qualify for federal EUC benefits due to lack of wages?

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Yes. In order to qualify for Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC Tiers 1-4), individuals must have employment of 20 weeks of work, or the equivalent in wages, in their base period.