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A substantial reduction in the hours of work (for example, from full time to one day a week or less) does '''not''' meet this definition. Consequently, a worker whose hours are drastically reduced cannot establish a claim unless they have a full week of unemployment. The only exception is for special benefits. However, if there is an interruption of earnings from one of two part-time jobs with the same employer, then the claimant could qualify. | A substantial reduction in the hours of work (for example, from full time to one day a week or less) does '''not''' meet this definition. Consequently, a worker whose hours are drastically reduced cannot establish a claim unless they have a full week of unemployment. The only exception is for special benefits. However, if there is an interruption of earnings from one of two part-time jobs with the same employer, then the claimant could qualify. | ||
In the case of special benefits, an interruption of earnings occurs when a worker experiences a reduction in earnings of more than 40% of the person’s normal weekly earnings. | :NOTE: In the case of special benefits, an interruption of earnings occurs when a worker experiences a reduction in earnings of more than 40% of the person’s normal weekly earnings. | ||
=== 1. Weeks of Unemployment === | === 1. Weeks of Unemployment === | ||
