COVID-19 Unemployment Filings FAQs
The slideshows 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:
First time filers (new claims) via the web form:
COVID-19 How to File for UI Using the PDF Form
OTHERS: 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:
OTHER POST FILING INFO:
COVID-19 Post-Filing UI Information