The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced that self-employed indivials are now able to receive unemployment benefits. This includes: Self-Employed Independent... TN Labor and Workforce Development announce Self-Employed Workers Now Eligible for Unemployment Benefits.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced that self-employed indivials are now able to receive unemployment benefits. This includes:

  • Self-Employed
  • Independent Contractors
  • Freelance Workers
  • Substitute Teachers
  • Childcare Workers (employed by a church or nonprofit)

If you have questions about whether you qualify, you may review frequently asked questions here.

To apply for unemployment benefits follow the link here at jobs4tn.gov.