Question

Morgan lives in Austin, Texas, and lost his job when his company decided to reorganize. He had worked there for 3 years, and he earned $1,750 biweekly his last year. He has applied for unemployment insurance. What will Morgan's weekly benefit be?

Answer 1

$455

Explanation:

Minimum unemployment benefit in Texas is $69 per week and the maximum is $521.

In order to determine unemployment benefits in Texas, you must first calculate total earnings for the last quarter = 13 x $1,750 x 1/2 = $11,375

Now, you divide that amount by 25, so $11,375 / 25 = $455. Since that amount is below the maximum unemployment benefit per week, then Morgan is going to receive $455.