(dɪˈpɛndənsɪ əˈlaʊəns) noun. an allowance paid by a government to a person who cares for dependants.

How many dependents can I claim on unemployment?

The maximum amount of Dependency Benefits you can collect is 15 percent of your weekly benefit rate for three dependents. Dependency Benefits will only increase your weekly benefit rate up to the maximum weekly benefit rate, as no claimant can receive more than the maximum weekly benefit rate.

Can you get unemployment as a dependent?

Dependents can usually receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, provided they meet the caveats that state unemployment agencies require of anyone filing.