Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment insurance is designed to assist workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Although weekly benefits do not completely replace your regular earnings, they can help you meet expenses until you find a new job.

To be eligible to receive unemployment insurance, you  must have 680 hours of covered employment in your base year to meet the initial requirements to qualify for a claim.

To file your unemployment claim you will need:

• Your social security number
• The names, business mailing address, and telephone numbers of al employers for the past two years.
• The dates you worked for each employer
• The approximate gross monthly pay from each employer

You are encouraged to apply during the first week you become unemployed. For additional information, go to the Employment Security Department.