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Does UpWork Report to Unemployment?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:23 pm

UpWork is a freelancing platform that connects businesses with freelancers for project-based work. UpWork does not report to unemployment.

When a business posts a project on UpWork, they are essentially hiring a freelancer to complete that project. The freelancer is then paid for their work – usually through UpWork’s escrow system – and the project is considered complete.

There is no employer-employee relationship between the business and the freelancer, so UpWork does not report to unemployment. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking of using Upwork to supplement your income, be aware that some states consider this type of work to be self-employment, and you will not be able to collect unemployment if you are laid off from your primary job.

Some people see it as a good thing because it gives them the flexibility to work when they want and on the projects they want. They’re also not tied down to one employer, so they can move around and try different things until they find something they’re really passionate about.

Others see it as a bad thing because it can be unstable and unpredictable. There’s no guarantee of work, so you might find yourself scrambling for projects one week and then having too much work the next week. And if you’re not careful, you can easily end up working more hours than you intended and not making enough money to support yourself.

So, does UpWork report to unemployment? No, it does not.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.