HOW TO FILE, CERTIFY & OBTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Posted on Apr 10, 2020 in MainThe slideshows, graphics and video below will walk you step by step through the process of filing, certifying and obtaining unemployment benefits.
Note: UI benefits for self-employed persons, bona fide independent contractors, and others who are disqualified from receiving UI for COVID-19-related reasons may be covered through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program under the CARES Act. Please file your claim at this site.
STEP ONE:
Am I eligible:
COVID-19 Eligibility FAQs
STEP TWO:
How to file a claim:
Video for filing via the portal
STEP THREE:
Create a user name and password:
COVID-19 How to Create a UI Account
STEP FOUR:
Filing weekly claim certifications:
How to File a Claim Certification
How to File for PEUC
How to File for Extended Benefits (EB)
OTHER POST FILING INFO:
COVID-19 Post-Filing UI Information
How to Report Your Job Separation on Your Weekly Claim Certification and Reactivate Your Claim