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Will unemployment know if I drive for Uber?
I was laid off from my job, so I’m thinking of driving for Uber. However, I want to keep collecting unemployment at the same time. Will the unemployment office know if I drive for Uber?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Eventually, yes: While your state unemployment office likely won’t know if you start driving for Uber, they’ll find out once you file your taxes:
- Uber drivers are considered independent contractors, meaning you won’t receive a W-2 like a traditional employee.
- Uber will still give you a 1099-NEC or a 1099-MISC at the end of the year to use when filing your taxes.
- You’ll likely be required to repay any overlapping unemployment wages if the state notices that you were collecting benefits while earning income somewhere else.
The bottom line: You’ll eventually face repayment requirements if you try to collect unemployment while working as an independent contractor for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft.
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