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? 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? What if a claimant is required to participate in the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program? What is a benefit claim? Why is there a protest period for unemployment claims?