Base Period Calculator

This calculator helps you determine your base period, which is the timeframe used to calculate unemployment benefits. By entering your employment dates and earnings, you can quickly see which quarters are considered in your benefit calculation.

Example Calculations

Mark

Mark worked as an office administrator for several years before his company downsized, leading to her layoff in early 2023. He applied for unemployment benefits in May 2023 and needs to determine which quarters are considered in his base period to calculate her benefit amount. The calculator shows that his base period includes the four completed quarters before his filing date:

• Quarter 2 (April - June 2022)
• Quarter 3 (July - September 2022)
• Quarter 4 (October - December 2022)
• Quarter 1 (January - March 2023)

His earnings from the most recent quarter and any periods before April 2022 aren't included in the calculation for unemployment benefits. This information helps Mark better understand how his benefit amount is determined while he looks for a new job.

Lisa

Lisa was a warehouse supervisor who had been with her company for over a decade. In mid-2022, the company went out of business, leaving her unemployed. After months of job searching, she applied for unemployment benefits in November 2022. To determine her benefits, Lisa needs to know which quarters are included in her base period calculation. The calculator shows that her base period consists of the four completed quarters before her filing date:

• Quarter 2 (January - March 2022)
• Quarter 3 (October - December 2021)
• Quarter 4 (July - September 2021)
• Quarter 5 (April - June 2021)

Her earnings from more recent periods, like Quarter 0 (July - September 2022), aren't included in determining her unemployment benefit amount.