<human>: Can you succinctly summarize the text in 1-3 sentences?

I work for a construction company that has been slowly failing for the past 12-15 months. In the past year, I have only been paid on time once; every other paycheck has been 1-3 weeks late. Apparently, the company is still losing money, so they announced that everyone will have to switch from W-2 employment to 1099. I don't want to get into 1099, as I would have to provide my own liability insurance and pay higher taxes with the same pay.
I would like to split ways with the company and find something new. However, I can't afford to sit at home with no money coming in. If I refuse to work as a 1099 worker, can I still collect unemployment until I find a new job? I am only worried because Missouri's labor website says that I am ineligible for unemployment if I refuse a job I am qualified for. Would refusing to work as a 1099 worker affect this?
<bot>: My employer wants me to switch from W-2 to 1099, and I am not willing to, but want to know if I am still eligible for unemployment in Missouri.