WHAT IS COVERED EMPLOYMENT?
Covered employment refers to those employers who fall under the coverage of the state and federal unemployment insurance programs and pay unemployment taxes on their workers. In Kansas, some of those employed by religious organizations, fully commissioned salespersons, and elected and appointed officials are not covered by these laws.
“Covered employment and “non-covered” employment are defined in Minnesota Law; 268.035 Subd.12 and Subd.20 (2008). Wages earned in “covered employment can be used to establish an unemployment benefit account. “Non-covered employment cannot be used. Most employment is covered. Non-covered employment includes, but is not limited* to: • employment by most churches or religious organizations; • as a “sheltered” worker in a rehabilitation facility; • in a government work relief or training program; • student employment/work study; • academic and hospital internships, and student nursing; • commission-based insurance and real estate sales, and employment as a direct seller; • agricultural employment if performed for someone who did not pay $20,000 in wages in a calendar quarter in the current or prior calendar year AND who did not employ four or more employees and provide employment in 20 weeks in the current or prior calendar year. *For a complete listing of non-covered employment, referenc
“Covered employment and “non-covered” employment are defined in Minnesota Law; 268.035 Subd.12 and Subd.20. Wages earned in “covered employment can be used to establish an unemployment benefit account. “Non-covered employment cannot be used. Most employment is covered. Non-covered employment includes, but is not limited* to: • employment by most churches or religious organizations; • as a “sheltered” worker in a rehabilitation facility; • in a government work relief or training program; • student employment/work study; • academic and hospital internships, and student nursing; • commission-based insurance and real estate sales, and employment as a direct seller; • agricultural employment if performed for someone who did not pay $20,000 in wages in a calendar quarter in the current or prior calendar year AND who did not employ four or more employees and provide employment in 20 weeks in the current or prior calendar year.
Under Ohio law, most employers are required to pay contributions for unemployment insurance. Work for such an employer is “covered” employment. Work for a nonprofit or government agency is “covered” employment, even though the employer does not pay regular contributions, but instead reimburses the cost of unemployment benefits paid to its former workers.
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