As a production worker using Wrapbook's payroll services, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits during periods between projects.
For workers looking to file for UI, the claim should be filed against Wrapbook, the Employer of Record (EOR), and not the production company.
Unemployment insurance (UI)
Wrapbook serves as your EOR for UI purposes
When filing a claim, use TakeOne as your employer name, not Wrapbook
Make sure to accurately report your last day of work for each project
Only wages earned as an employee (not through a loan-out company) can be counted toward unemployment benefits
Before filing a claim
To ensure your UI claim is processed correctly:
Have your recent paystubs or payment information available. To learn more, How to see your paystubs and payment details
Know your last day of work on your most recent project
Understand whether you were paid as an employee or through a loan-out company
Be prepared to provide information about all your employers during the base period
Determine if you’re an employee or a loan out
Here are the key differences between employees and loan outs in regards to UI:
Employees
An employee is someone for whom Wrapbook serves as the EOR, handling unemployment and tax withholdings.
This means that employees:
Are covered under Wrapbook's UI
Can claim UI against Wrapbook's State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) account
Have their wages reported to state agencies by Wrapbook
Loan outs
A loan out is an individual who’s formed their own business entity with an EIN. They must be structured as either an S-Corporation, C-Corporation, or an LLC that files as an S or C-Corp.
This means that loan outs:
Aren’t covered employees under Wrapbook's UI
Are treated as independent contractors in the system
Can only claim unemployment against Wrapbook's account if they were previously paid as an employee (not as a loan out)
Are responsible for their own UI as separate entities
Determine your base period
A claimant's base period is the four most recent completed calendar quarters before a worker files a claim. Employers report wages earned during these quarters, and these reported wages determine two important things:
The amount of unemployment benefits a claimant is eligible for
Which employer's tax account will be charged for these benefits
File Your Claim
To file for unemployment benefits:
Contact your state's unemployment office or visit their website to initiate a claim. To find your state’s unemployment office, go to the US Department Labor’s website.
Use the following Wrapbook information to complete your claim. Note that Wrapbook’s official company name is TakeOne Network Corp.
Company Name: TakeOne Network CorpAddress: PO BOX 2127, Brentwood, TN 37024
EIN: 82-4462453
CA ESIN: 101-6086 9
PHONE: (845) 367-9679
Be sure to provide accurate dates of employment
Be sure to report all wages earned during the base period
Once we are contacted by the state, we'll verify the dates you worked and respond so your benefits begin and are paid out timely.
Important Note: If you have worked on multiple projects through Wrapbook, make sure to include all periods of employment when filing your claim.
Get help
If you have questions about your unemployment claim or need assistance:
Contact your state's unemployment office for questions about your specific claim
Reach out to Wrapbook Support if you need verification of employment or wage information
For help establishing your unemployment claim to reflect Wrapbook as your employer, contact us at [email protected]. We can provide you with the account number for the state that you intend to file your claim.
Remember: UI is managed by state agencies, not by Wrapbook. Each state has different rules and requirements for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment FAQ
To help you understand UI, we’ve put together a list of frequently-asked questions.
Click the arrow next to any of the questions below to see the answer.
What’s my base period?
A claimant's base period is a critical factor in UI. It refers to the four most recent completed calendar quarters before a worker files a claim. Employers report wages earned during these quarters, and these reported wages determine two important things:
The amount of unemployment benefits a claimant is eligible for
Which employer's tax account will be charged for these benefits
In which state should I file my UI claim?
When filing for unemployment benefits, a worker must file in the state where they were employed during their base period. If they worked in multiple states, they can choose any of those states to file in, often selecting the state offering the highest benefits. Workers can also request that wages earned in other states be considered through a Combined Wage Claim (CWC), which may increase the total benefits received.
How do I correctly identify my last employer?
State agencies need to know a worker's most recent employer when filing or reopening an unemployment claim. Due to the base-period system, applicants sometimes list the wrong last employer. This can happen because state agencies may only have employer details from the base period, not from the most recent quarter (lag quarter).
If employment occurred in the lag quarter, it may be hard to provide accurate employer details, leading to mistakes like incorrect employer names or tax account numbers on the claim. When you file an initial unemployment claim or reopen an existing claim, you must provide the state agency with the name of your most recent employer. If your recent separation from employment was with Wrapbook, you must provide the state agency with the employer's full name and address:
TAKEONE NETWORK CORP, PO BOX 2127, Brentwood, TN 37024
For help establishing your unemployment claim to reflect Wrapbook as your employer, contact us at [email protected]. We can provide you with the account number with the state that you intend to file your claim.