Will an employee be eligible for unemployment benefits if they are in mandatory quarantine because of suspicion of having the coronavirus? July 21, 2021 22:11 Updated No. An individual must be able and available for work. Related articles If an individual is ill because of the coronavirus, will they be eligible for unemployment benefits? What if a claimant is required to participate in the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program? If I am off of work due to the coronavirus and am receiving pay such as paid sick leave, vacation pay, or family medical leave, am I eligible to receive unemployment benefits? Why is there a protest period for unemployment claims? What is a benefit claim?
