The exclusions in Unemployment Compensation for 2023 are:
- 1. Self-Employment: Individuals who are self-employed are excluded from unemployment compensation benefits.
- 2. Voluntary Quit without Good Cause
- 3. Misconduct
- 4. Ineligible Work Authorization: Non-U.S. citizens without valid work authorization are excluded from unemployment benefits.
Unemployment compensation exclusions are designed to ensure that the benefits are targeted toward those who face involuntary job loss and genuinely need financial assistance during periods of unemployment.
Self-employed individuals who do not contribute to the unemployment insurance system are excluded from benefits, as the program is funded through employer contributions.
Employees who voluntarily quit their jobs without good cause are often ineligible, as are those terminated for misconduct, to discourage actions that may undermine the purpose of the unemployment insurance system.