“When in doubt, file the claim.”

Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said that about unemployment benefits in a video briefing Friday with the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Washington also said the state has $700 million in its unemployment insurance trust fund, “so we’re in pretty good shape.”

In Alabama, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $275. This will cover three weeks of regular unemployment benefits, for now, but that may be modified. The amount is set by the Alabama Legislature. Filing for benefits can begin on Monday.

Related: What happens if you lose your job due to coronavirus?

Most of the questions asked Washington were about eligibility. Here are some of the key answers:

Q: Do I have to keep looking for work to get benefits?

A: No, that requirement has been dropped for this crisis

Q: How long will it take to process claims?

A: A day or two. The department is waiving the one week waiting period to file.

Q: Are part-time employees eligible for benefits?

A: “It all depends on how much wages in a typical pay period,” Washington said.

Q: What about contract employees?

A: “If the company has to shut down, they would be eligible.”

Q: What about large companies with more than 500 employees?

A: The employees are eligible.

Q: What about one-person shops such as photographers facing lost work in the upcoming wedding season?

A: The department is seeking clarification on that.

Q: What about service industry employees who rely mostly on tips?

A: “If they are laid off, they may be eligible.”

Washington’s department also posted this on its website Thursday:

“Based on current guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Alabama Department of Labor is modifying existing unemployment compensation rules to allow workers to file a claim for unemployment compensation benefits who are affected in any of the following way:

• Those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency,

• Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns,

• Those who are diagnosed with COVID-19,

• Or, those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19

More: Listen to the full briefing here for more information