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[quote=Anonymous][posted to the main forum but didn't really get any info so trying again]

Hi, I recently read a thread where someone mentioned they did not have to pay unemployment benefits after firing a nanny for gross misconduct. This made me wonder how unemployment benefits generally work. In particular, we are in need of a temp nanny for 6 months until we send DS to daycare in the fall. Will we need to pay unemployment benefits after the temp contract is over if the nanny can't find a new job? If so, how much would it be?

Also, I read elsewhere that having employees claim uninsurance benefits frequently can increase the employers unemployment insurance premium. Is that correct? How does that work?

To be clear, I support nannies and temp nannies getting unemployment - I am just wondering how it works for the employer.  My previous beliefs were that employers contribute towards UI as a percentage of paid salaries, but then when it comes time for an ex-employee to get unemployment benefits, the payments come from the big pot of money that everyone already contributed towards.  Is that not the case?

Btw we are in Massachusetts. Thanks![/quote]

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