 TITLE: Is Unemployment a Public Record? CONTENT: Can Employers Still Find Out I Was Unemployed?\n----------------------------------------------\nWhile prospective employers are not able to find out if you've received unemployment benefits, they may still use other methods to find lapses in your employment history and may question you on why you were out of work. Many employers run employment background checks to make sure your employment history lines up with what's on your résumé. If you're worried an employer may find out you were out of work, it's good to prepare a response that explains why you weren't working during that time. END