What is a "credit week" for unemployment compensation?

Question

I applied for unemployment and received the determination letter today. It said I am uneligible for benefits because I don't have 16 or more credit weeks during my base year.

If I've been continually employed for the last 5 years by the same company, what does this mean?

Answer 1

They are saying that you have not worked enough to qualify.   Perhaps you did not work enough hours each week.  If it were me, I would take my pay stubs for the last 5 years down to the unemployment office and ask them to explain to you why you do not qualify.