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Alabama
| State UI Website |
| http://www.labor.alabama.gov/uc/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.labor.alabama.gov/covid19resources.aspx |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Partial |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.labor.alabama.gov/uc/Partials/uc-Partials.aspx#facts |
Alaska
| State UI Website |
| www.labor.alaska.gov |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/COVID-19.htm |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| No |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Arizona
| State UI Website |
| https://des.az.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://des.az.gov/services/coronavirus |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| https://des.az.gov/services/employment/
unemploymentemployer/unemployment-insurance-benefits-shared-work-program-faqs |
Arkansas
| State UI Website |
| https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/ |
| COVID-19 A&A Rules Link |
| https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/src/files/Notice_to_Individuals_
Inquiring_About_the_Availability_of_Unemployment_ Insurance_Benefits_As_A_Result_of_the_COVID-19_Pandemic_Updated.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months (1. For worksharing plans effective on or after July 6, 2014, the length of an approved plan is 12 months. For plans effective on or before July 5, 2014, the length of the approved plan is six months. ) |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://dws.arkansas.gov/Employers/SWP.htm |
California
| State UI Website |
| http://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm |
| COVID-19 Workers Resources Link |
| https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Mass_Layoffs |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Telephone Only |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All currently scheduled IN-PERSON hearings will be switched to a telephone hearing. All hearings scheduled after 3/11 will be scheduled by phone. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| No timeline on how long only telephone hearings will be scheduled. |
| ACTIONS |
| Your representative will call the state prior to the hearing to obtain the call-in information and will send call-in information to you. |
| UPDATED |
| 11-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| California |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 60% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/ |
Colorado
| State UI Website |
| https://www.colorado.gov/CDLE |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://covid19.colorado.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave/FAQs Link |
| https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/colorado-health-emergency-leave-pay-%E2%80%9Ccolorado-help%E2%80%9D-rules |
| COVID-19 Press Release Link |
| https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/10/colorado-coronavirus-update-gov-polis-announcement/ |
| COVID-19 Press Release Link 2 |
| https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/gov-polis-provides-update-states-response-COVID-19 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Colorado |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Charged to employer’s account in same manner as regular benefits |
| Website |
| https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/layoffassistance |
Connecticut
| State UI Website |
| www.ctdol.state.ct.us |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link *Warning: Link under UI and guidance requires a user name and password |
| https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Telephone Only |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All currently scheduled IN-PERSON hearings will be switched to a telephone hearing. All hearings scheduled after 3/12 will be scheduled by phone. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| No timeline on how long only telephone hearings will be scheduled. |
| ACTIONS |
| Your representative will call the state prior to the hearing to request a telephone hearing and will send call-in information to you. |
| UPDATED |
| 12-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 6 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 60% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/ |
Delaware
| State UI Website |
| https://dol.delaware.gov/ |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://dol.delaware.gov/documents/COVID19/UI-FAQ.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
District of Columbia
| State UI Website |
| www.does.dc.gov |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Postponed |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| The Chief Administrative Law Judge suspended all hearings until further notice due to more stringent requirements to combat the spread of coronavirus. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| As of 3/23/2020 |
| ACTIONS |
| You will be notified as soon once DC reschedules your case. |
| UPDATED |
| 24-Mar-20 |
Florida
| State UI Website |
| http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/employers |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.flgov.com/2020/03/06/governor-ron-desantis-leading-coordinated-response-to-threat-of-covid-19-in-florida/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Participating employer’s maximum rate shall be 1% above current max applicable to other employers |
| Website |
| http://www.floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforceservices/reemployment-assistance-programs/short-time-compensation-program-foremployers |
Georgia
| State UI Website |
| www.dol.state.ga.us |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-claims-and-reemployment-services |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes/Partial |
| Link to Details |
| https://dol.georgia.gov/mass-separations |
| Link to Details |
| https://dol.georgia.gov/file-Partial-unemployment-insurance-claims |
Hawaii
| State UI Website |
| http://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://labor.hawaii.gov/get-the-latest-covid-19-workplace-updates/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Partial |
| Link to Details |
| http://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/Partial-unemployment-benefits/ |
Idaho
| State UI Website |
| https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn/COVID-19 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Illinois
| State UI Website |
| https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx |
| COVID-19 A&A Rules Link |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/illinoisuiemergencyrulesonableandavailable.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/IDES%20Forms%20and%20 |
Indiana
| State UI Website |
| www.dwd.state.in.us |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.in.gov/dwd/19.htm |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.in.gov/dwd/4011.htm |
Iowa
| State UI Website |
| www.iowaworkforce.org/ui/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 24 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/voluntary-shared-work-program |
Kansas
| State UI Website |
| www.dol.ks.gov |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.dol.ks.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ui-covid19-faqs.pdf?sfvrsn=3b4c881f_10 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.kansasemployer.gov/uitax/Tax/LayoffSelect.aspx |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Postponed |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All hearings scheduled between March 23 and April 3, 2020 have been postponed due to the state offices being closed. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| March 23 – April 3, 2020 |
| ACTIONS |
| All hearings will be rescheduled. |
| UPDATED |
| 19-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Kansas |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Not applicable to negative balance and delinquent governmental and reimbursing employers |
| Website |
| http://www.dol.ks.gov/UI/swpempinfo_bus.aspx |
Kentucky
| State UI Website |
| https://kcc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://kcc.ky.gov/employer/Pages/Filing-Your-Mass-Electronic-Claim-(E-Claim).aspx |
Louisiana
| State UI Website |
| http://www.ldol.state.la.us/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/PR/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link (by division) |
| http://www.laworks.net/PublicRelations/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
Maine
| State UI Website |
| www.maine.gov/labor/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.maine.gov/labor/docs/2020/COVID-19Resources.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 full calendar months (after approval) |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| All worksharing benefits charged to worksharing employers regardless of based period charging rule |
| Website |
| http://www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/workshare/ |
Maryland
| State UI Website |
| http://www.dllr.state.md.us/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Maryland |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 6 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| Not less than 20%; not more than 50% (50% max may be waived by Secretary) |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://dllr.maryland.gov/employment/worksharing/ |
Massachusetts
| State UI Website |
| http://www.mass.gov/lwd/unemployment-insur/claimants/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives#businesses-&-employers- |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 26 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 60% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No applicable to negative balance employers, all others charged as regular benefits |
| Website |
| http://www.mass.gov/lwd/unemployment-insur/businesssupport/worksharing/ |
Michigan
| State UI Website |
| www.michigan.gov/uia |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98179—,00.html |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Waiver |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_89981_90225-510334–,00.html |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Michigan |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 52 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 15% but not more than 45% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| None if full federal reimbursement; 50% of benefits paid if partial federal reimbursement |
| Website |
| http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,4680,7-118-1359_67679-352546–,00.html |
Minnesota
| State UI Website |
| http://www.uimn.org/ |
| COVID-19 Workers Protection Information Link |
| https://www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/information-employers/business |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| No |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://www.uimn.org/uimn/employers/help-and-support/sharedwork/index.jsp |
Missouri
| State UI Website |
| https://labor.mo.gov/unemployed-workers |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://labor.mo.gov/coronavirus |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes (8 Week Max) |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://molabor.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/282990-what-is-a-mass-claim |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Missouri |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Participating employer’s base tax rate can be as high as 9% |
| Website |
| http://labor.mo.gov/DES/Employers/shared_work |
Mississippi
| State UI Website |
| https://mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/covid19/ |
| COVID-19 Press Release Link |
| https://mdes.ms.gov/news/2020/03/13/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-response/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Montana
| State UI Website |
| http://uid.dli.mt.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://uid.dli.mt.gov/Portals/55/Documents/news/24-11-355adp-emerg.pdf?ver=2020-03-18-112334-213 |
| COVID-19 Eligibility Changes Link |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/montanaeligibilitychangesforcovid-19cases.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
Nebraska
| State UI Website |
| http://www.dol.nebraska.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Press Release Link |
| https://dol.nebraska.gov/PressRelease/Details/141 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 60% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Charge to employer’s account in same manner as regular benefits |
| Website |
| https://dol.nebraska.gov/STC |
Nevada
| State UI Website |
| https://detr.nv.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://detr.nv.gov/Page/COVID-19_(Coronavirus)_Information_for_Claimants_and_Employers |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
New Hampshire
| State UI Website |
| www.nhes.state.nh.us/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.nh.gov/covid19/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Telephone Only |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All hearings have been converted to telephone hearings for the foreseeable future. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| No timeline on how long only telephone hearings will be scheduled. |
| ACTIONS |
| Witness information and documentation should be faxed to the fax number on the hearing notice. |
| UPDATED |
| 20-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| New Hampshire |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 26 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| All worksharing benefits charged to worksharing employers regardless of based period or most recent employer charging rules |
| Website |
| http://www.nhes.nh.gov/nhworking/stay/index.htm |
New Jersey
| State UI Website |
| http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/ |
| COVID-19 Worker Protection Link |
| https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml |
| COVID-19 Benefit Scenario Link (English) |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/nj-covid-19scenariosbenefitsavailableenglish.pdf |
| COVID-19 Benefit Scenario Link (Spanish) |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/nj-covid-19scenariosbenefitsavailablespanish.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes (8 Week Max) |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| All short-time benefits paid to individual shall be charged to account of the shared work employer |
| Website |
| http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ea/empinfo/Shared_Work.html |
New Mexico
| State UI Website |
| https://www.dws.state.nm.us/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes (4 Week Max) |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| No Impact |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| New Mexico will conduct hearings as normal with no expected closures or cancellations. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| 20-Mar-20 |
| ACTIONS |
| If New Mexico closes their offices, Judges are able to conduct hearings from home. |
| UPDATED |
| 24-Mar-20 |
New York
| State UI Website |
| https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.governor.ny.gov/paid-sick-leave-covid-19-impacted-new-yorkers/emergency-covid-19-paid-sick-leave |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Postponed |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All hearings scheduled through March 31, 2020 have been postponed. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| March 19 – March 31, 2020 |
| ACTIONS |
| All hearings will be rescheduled. |
| UPDATED |
| 19-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 53 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 60% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing. Benfit charges are by dollar amounts not by effective days |
| Website |
| http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/sharedwork1.shtm |
North Carolina
| State UI Website |
| https://des.nc.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-nc-unemployment-insurance-information |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
North Dakota
| State UI Website |
| http://www.jobsnd.com/ |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.jobsnd.com/news/unemployment-insurance-and-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| No |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
Ohio
| State UI Website |
| https://unemployment.ohio.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| No – All Ohio employers planning a mass layoff or shutdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic should provide the following mass-layoff number – 2000180 – and linked instruction sheet to their employees to speed the processing of unemployment benefits. |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS00671/pdf/ |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Ohio |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 52 calendar weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| During federal financing, only the portion not reimbursed by the federal government. After federal financing, normal charging rules apply. |
| Website |
| http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm_root/0001InfoCenter.stm |
Oklahoma
| State UI Website |
| http://www.ok.gov/oesc_web/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/COVID-19_Message.html |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Businesses/ |
Oregon
| State UI Website |
| www.emp.state.or.us |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx |
| COVID-19 Related Layoff/Closure Link |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/covid-19oedemployeefaq030920.pdf |
| COVID-19 Related Layoff/Closure Link 2 *Warning: Link requires a user name and password |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/or-eddeptcovid-19resourcesforemployersandworkers2020-03-11.pdf |
| COVID-19 Benefit Scenario Link |
| https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2020-03/or-eeddeptcovid192020-03-11.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes (4 Week Max) |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 52 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| All worksharing benefits are charged to an employer in the same manner as regular benefits or extended benefits. |
| Website |
| http://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/Unemployment/Pages/Work-ShareProgram.aspx |
Pennsylvania
| State UI Website |
| https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.uc.pa.gov/employers-uc-services-uc-tax/uc-benefit-information/Pages/Mass-Layoffs.aspx |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| By Phone |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| As of March 26, 2020, PA has resumed hearings by phone. Previously, hearings scheduled between 3/16-31 had been postponed. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| March 26, 2020 |
| ACTIONS |
| Your representative will call the state prior to the hearing to obtain the call-in information and will send call-in information to you. |
| UPDATED |
| 26-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Pennsylvania |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 52 weeks |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 20% (with not less than two employees) but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| Charged to employer’s account(s) in same manner as regular benefits. |
| Website |
| www.uc.pa.gov/sharedwork |
Puerto Rico
| State UI Website |
| https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link (Spanish) |
| https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/docs/Opiniones_de_la_Secretaria/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Rhode Island
| State UI Website |
| www.dlt.ri.gov/ui |
| COVID-19 Fact Sheet Link |
| http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/pdfs/COVID-19%20Workplace%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf |
| COVID-19 Press Release Link |
| https://www.ri.gov/press/view/37878 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| HEARINGS STATUS |
| Telephone Only |
| COVID-19 IMPACT |
| All hearings will be switched to telephone hearings for the foreseeable future. |
| EFFECTIVE DATES |
| No timeline on how long only telephone hearings will be scheduled. |
| ACTIONS |
| Your representative will call the state prior to the hearing to obtain the call-in information and will send call-in information to you. |
| UPDATED |
| 20-Mar-20 |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/ws.htm |
South Carolina
| State UI Website |
| www.dew.sc.gov |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://dew.sc.gov/docs/default-source/covid-19/coronavirus-and-unemployement-benefits.pdf?sfvrsn=9e21cba5_4 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.dew.sc.gov/docs/default-source/employers/ucb113.doc?sfvrsn=0 |
South Dakota
| State UI Website |
| https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/default.aspx |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://dlr.sd.gov/covid_19_resources.aspx |
| COVID-19 Eligibility Link |
| https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/covid_19_ra_eligibility.aspx |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes 10 Week Max |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
Tennessee
| State UI Website |
| http://www.tn.gov/workforce/section/unemployment |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.tn.gov/workforce/covid-19/employers.html |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://www.tn.gov/workforce/covid-19/faq.html |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| No |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/staffing-redirect/layoffs—unemployment/mass-layoff.html |
Texas
| State UI Website |
| www.twc.state.tx.us |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers#massClaimsAndSharedWorkPrograms |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Texas |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| At least 10% but not more than 40% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| http://www.twc.state.tx.us/businesses/shared-work |
U.S. Virgin Islands
| State UI Website |
| https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://www.vidol.gov/news/new-policies-to-serve-and-safeguard-during-the-covid-19-state-of-emergency/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.vidol.gov/news/new-policies-to-serve-and-safeguard-during-the-covid-19-state-of-emergency/ |
Utah
| State UI Website |
| https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/index.html |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/uifaqemployers.pdf |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Vermont
| State UI Website |
| www.labor.vermont.gov |
| COVID-19 FAQs Link |
| https://labor.vermont.gov/covid19/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes 10 Week Max |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/ui-employers/mass-layoff |
Virginia
| State UI Website |
| http://www.vec.virginia.gov/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://www.vec.virginia.gov/covid19 |
| COVID-19 Small Business Survey |
| http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11707 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Yes |
| Link to Details |
| https://www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal/employer/pdf/Employer-Services-8-4-2011.pdf |
| Link to Details |
| http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed/Claimant-Handbook/Instructions-for-Partial-Claimants |
Washington
| State UI Website |
| https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/COVID-19 |
| COVID-19 Workers/Businesses Impacted Link |
| https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-support-workers-and-businesses-impacted-COVID-19 |
| COVID-19 Emergency Rules Link |
| https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/rulemaking/COVID-19 |
| COVID-19 Benefit Scenarios Link |
| https://esdorchardstorage.blob.core.windows.net/esdwa/
Default/ESDWAGOV/newsroom/COVID-19/covid-19-scenarios-and-benefits.pdf |
| COVID-19 Resource List Link |
| https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers |
| COVID-19 State Response Link |
| https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2965.E.pdf?q=20200311080551 |
| COVID-19 Requirements Link |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| Yes |
| Mass Claim Process? |
| Shared/Partial |
| Link to Details |
| https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19-employer-information |
West Virginia
| State UI Website |
| http://www.workforcewv.org/ |
| COVID-19 Link |
| https://workforcewv.org/covid19 |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Yes |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Wisconsin
| State UI Website |
| https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui/ |
| COVID-19 Public Information Link |
| https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ |
| COVID-19 Employers Link |
| https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/partners/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| No |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Yes |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
| No |
| Work Share/Short Time Compensation |
| Yes |
| Duration of Plan (Before New Approval is Required) |
| 12 months or date of plan, if earlier |
| Required Reduction of Work |
| Not less than 10% or more than 50% |
| Financing by Participating Employer |
| No special financing |
| Website |
| https://esd.wa.gov/about-employees/shared-work |
Wyoming
| State UI Website |
| http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/ |
| COVID-19 Information & Resources Link |
| http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/data/epidemiology/ |
| Waiting Week Waived? |
| Not applicable |
| Work Search Waived? |
| Non-Charging of UI Benefits |
Claimant Resources
Alabama
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.labor.alabama.gov/uc/unemployment-compensation.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-866-234-5382 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Mon. – Fri.) |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-800-361-4524 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm,, Mon. – Fri.) |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Alaska
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Anchorage Area: (907) 269-4700 Fairbanks Area: (907) 451-2871 Juneau Area: (907) 465-5553 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Anchorage Area: (907) 269-4700 Fairbanks Area: (907) 451-2871 Juneau Area: (907) 465-5553 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://my.alaska.gov/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Arizona
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Toll Free: 1 (877) 600-2722 Phoenix: (602) 364-2722 Tucson: (520) 791-2722 The AZ Unemployment Insurance Call Center hours are currently 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Toll Free: 1 (877) 766-8477 Phoenix: (602) 417-3800 Tucson: (520) 884-8477 The AZ Unemployment Insurance Call Center hours are currently 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual/apply-ui-benefits |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Arkansas
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-501-907-2590 Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 12:01 am to 6:00 pm |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-501-907-2590 Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 12:01 am to 6:00 pm |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
California
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-800-300-5616 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (Pacific time) |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-866-333-4606 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English and Spanish |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/UI_Online.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Colorado
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Denver Metro: 303-318-9000 Toll-Free: 1-800-388-5515 Monday-Friday: 8AM to 4 PM |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Denver Metro (303) 813-2800 Toll-Free (888) 550-2800 Monday-Friday: 8AM to 4 PM |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://smartfile.coworkforce.com/Start |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| If you need to file an unemployment claim and your last name begins with the letter A – M, file a claim on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or after 12 noon on Saturday. If you need to file an unemployment claim and your last name begins with the letter N – Z, file a claim on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or before 12 noon on Saturday. |
Connecticut
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-OnLine/index.htm |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Telephone assistance is not available for Unemployment Claims |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Telephone assistance is not available for Unemployment Claims |
| To File a Claim Online |
| http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-OnLine/BlueWolf/index.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Delaware
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://ui.delawareworks.com/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Phone services cannot be used to file a new, additional or reopened claim, and is only to be used for claiming your weekly unemployment insurance benefit check. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Toll Free outside New Castle County (800) 794-3032 New Castle County (302) 761-6576 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://uics.delawareworks.com/Forms/Form_WL1 |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
District of Columbia
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 202-724-7000 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| (202) 724-7000 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://does.dcnetworks.org/InitialClaims/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Florida
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-800-204-2418 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-800-204-2418 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Georgia
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://dol.georgia.gov/unemployment-benefits |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 404-232-3180 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 404-232-3180 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.dol.state.ga.us/WS4-MW5/cics.jsp?TRANSID=UCI1&FRMNAME=UCI1S |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Hawaii
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Telephone assistance is not available for Unemployment Claims |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Telephone assistance is not available for Unemployment Claims |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/login |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| http://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/faq/ |
Idaho
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Unemployment-Benefits |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| (208) 332-8942 Monday- Friday 8AM to 5PM |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| (208) 332-8942 Monday- Friday 8AM to 5PM |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www2.labor.idaho.gov/ClaimantPortal/Login?ReturnUrl=/claimantportal |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Illinois
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/individuals/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| (800) 244-5631 Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5PM |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| (800) 244-5631 Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5PM |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/aboutides/Pages/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Indiana
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| All UI claims must be filed online, using a computer or smart phone. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| All UI claims must be filed online, using a computer or smart phone. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Iowa
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| All UI claims must be filed online or in-person |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| All UI claims must be filed online or in-person |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://uiclaims.iwd.iowa.gov/UIInitialClaim/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/sites/
search.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/files/content-files/Updated%20-UI%20Worker_COVID-19%20QA.pdf |
Kansas
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Weekly Claims can be filed via phone at: Kansas City Area ……….. 913-287-6913 Topeka Area ……………… 785-296-4337 Wichita Area ……………… 316-269-0633 Toll–free number, outside the local calling area: 800-292-6333. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/BenefitsStartMenu.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/FAQs/Weekly.aspx#one |
Kentucky
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://kcc.ky.gov/career/If-you-are-Unemployed/Pages/default.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 502-875-0442 Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., EST |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| To request bi-weekly payment, call (877) 3MY-KYUI or (877) 369-5984 (toll free). |
| To File a Claim Online |
| http://www.kewes.ky.gov/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Louisiana
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call 1-866-783-5567 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call 1-866-783-5567 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Maine
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/claimants/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Toll-Free: 1-800-593-7660 (Customer service available Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Toll-Free: 1-800-593-7660 (Customer service available Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://reemployme.maine.gov/accessme/faces/login/login.xhtml |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/claimsfaq/ |
Maryland
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| During this state of emergency, our normal call center hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, will be extended to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. effective March 19, 2020. To contact a Claim Center, call 410-949-0022. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| During this state of emergency, our normal call center hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, will be extended to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. effective March 19, 2020. To contact a Claim Center, call 410-949-0022. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://secure-2.dllr.state.md.us/NetClaims/Welcome.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Massachusetts
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Claims TeleCenter (617) 626-6800 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Payment Status Line (617) 626-6563 to heck your claim or benefit payment status |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.mass.gov/unemployment-insurance-ui-online |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Michigan
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241—,00.html |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-866-500-0017 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-866-500-0017 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://miwam.unemployment.state.mi.us/ClmMiWAM/_/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Minnesota
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.uimn.org/uimn/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644 Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644 Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://uimn.org/applicants/index.jsp |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Missouri
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://labor.mo.gov/unemployed-workers |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Toll Free: 800-320-2519 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Toll Free: 800-320-2519 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://uinteract.labor.mo.gov/benefits/home.do |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Mississippi
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/claims-information/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 601-855-3133 or 1-888-844-3577 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 601-855-3133 or 1-888-844-3577 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://accessms.mdes.ms.gov/accessms/faces/login/login.xhtml |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Montana
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Nebraska
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| In order to preserve the confidentiality of your personal information, claims must be filed online |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Questions about your calim can be emailed to [email protected] |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/unemployment.aspx?pu=1&plang=E |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Nevada
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://ui.nv.gov/css.html |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Northern Nevada: Tel (775) 684-0350 Southern Nevada: Tel (702) 486-0350 Rural Areas and Out of State Callers: Toll Free Tel (888) 890-8211 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Northern Nevada: Tel (775) 684-0350 Southern Nevada: Tel (702) 486-0350 Rural Areas and Out of State Callers: Toll Free Tel (888) 890-8211 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://secure.ui.nv.gov/CSSReg/CSSCreateAccount.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
New Hampshire
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.nhes.nh.gov/services/claimants/index.htm |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| You must register and file your initial claim application online. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://wfc.nhes.nh.gov/auth/sso/login;jsessionid |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
New Jersey
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| North New Jersey: 201-601-4100 Central New Jersey: 732-761-2020 South New Jersey: 856-507-2340 Out-of-state claims: 888-795-6672 (you must call from a phone with an out-of-state area code) |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| From any of the numbers below, Select option 2 to certify for and claim your benefits. North New Jersey: 201-601-4100 Central New Jersey: 732-761-2020 South New Jersey: 856-507-2340 Out-of-state claims: 888-795-6672 (you must call from a phone with an out-of-state area code) |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
New Mexico
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/vosnet/Default.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| To file a new claim through the toll free number 1-877-NM-4-MY-UI (1-877-664-6984) |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| To speak with a customer service representative, or to make weekly certifications may be done through the toll free number 1-877-NM-4-MY-UI (1-877-664-6984) |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/vosnet/Default.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
New York
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| TCC toll-free at (888) 209-8124 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Tel-Service at (888) 581-5812. You may claim your weekly benefits Monday through Friday from 7:30am until midnight and from 12:01am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
North Carolina
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-888-737-0259 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-888-737-0259 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment/filing-your-unemployment-application |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
North Dakota
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-individuals |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 701-328-4995 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 701-328-4995 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://apps.nd.gov/jsnd/uiiaclaims/login.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Ohio
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://unemployment.ohio.gov/PublicSelfServiceChoice.html |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call toll-free 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-614-387-8408, (excluding holidays) Monday through Friday 7 AM – 7 PM, and Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call toll-free 1-877-644-6562 or TTY 1-614-387-8408, (excluding holidays) Monday through Friday 7 AM – 7 PM, and Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/ClaimInformationPage.stm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Oklahoma
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| All initial and reopened claims must be filed online at unemployment.ok.gov. If you do not have internet access or if you have a disability requiring assistive technology, please contact your local Workforce Center for assistance. To find a Workforce Center near you, call 1-888-980-9675. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| All initial and reopened claims must be filed online at unemployment.ok.gov. If you do not have internet access or if you have a disability requiring assistive technology, please contact your local Workforce Center for assistance. To find a Workforce Center near you, call 1-888-980-9675. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://unemployment.state.ok.us/W2.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Oregon
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Unemployment Insurance claims are no longer handled through our Local Employment Offices. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Unemployment Insurance claims are no longer handled through our Local Employment Offices. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ocs4/ic/ic-step1.cfm?ID=110286546&lang=E |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Pennsylvania
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/Pages/default.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call the statewide toll-free number at 1-888-313-7284 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 888-313-7284 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Puerto Rico
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://desempleo.trabajo.pr.gov/reclamacionsubsiguiente/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 787-945-7900 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call our Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at 787-625-7900, in operation 24/7. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/desempleo_en_linea.asp |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Rhode Island
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Contact us at (401) 243-9100 to file a new claim during normal business hours. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Contact us at (401) 243-9100 to refile your claim during normal business hours. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/ClaimantInfo.htm |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
South Carolina
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits/claims-process |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Initial claims are filed online through the MyBenefits portal. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://scuihub.dew.sc.gov/CSS/CSSLogon.htm;
CSSJSESSIONID=VeKfWZZUXVcuBDx1ibFHArj-DHobCE5sLD34V45irMgddAQBbW-j!-1305124449!1850289875 |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
South Dakota
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/individuals/default.aspx |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call 605-626-3179 between 8 am and 4:20 pm CT. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call 605-626-3179 between 8 am and 4:20 pm CT. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://apps.sd.gov/LD00General/default.aspx?URL_GUID=https://apps.sd.gov/LD75uibpUIUserProfile/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Tennessee
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment.html |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Telephone Support for Unemployment Insurance Filing: 844-224-5818 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Telephone Support for Unemployment Insurance Filing: 844-224-5818 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment/apply-for-benefits-redirect-2/online-application.html |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Texas
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call: 800-939-6631 To speak with a customer service representative, call an unemployment benefits Tele-Center. Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time. |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call: 800-558-8321 To request payment for weeks of unemployment, get payment information or the status of your claim, get general information about unemployment benefits, and establish or change your PIN, call Tele-Serv, TWC’s automated telephone system. Claim status and payment request options are available daily, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time. General information is available anytime. |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services#applyForBenefits |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
U.S. Virgin Islands
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance-overview/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Please find claims assistance by calling the following: St. Croix: 340-773-1440 All other Islands: 340-776-3700 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Please find claims assistance by calling the following: St. Croix: 340-773-1440 All other Islands: 340-776-3700 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| Online filing is not available |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Utah
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call the Claims Assistance and Re-Employment Team at 801-526-4400 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| For questions regarding an existing claim or UI benefits in general, please call the Claims Assistance and Re-Employment Team at: Salt Lake and South Davis Counties (801) 526-4400 Weber and North Davis Counties (801) 612-0877 Utah County (801) 375-4067 Remainder of State and Out of State 1-888-848-0688 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home/initialclaims |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Vermont
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/ui-claimants |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| Call 1-877-214-3331 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| Call 1-877-214-3331 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/ui-claimants/establishing-unemployment-claim |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Virginia
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| To file a new claim by telephone, call toll free, Monday – Friday between 8:15am and 4:30pm (closed state holidays) 1-866-832-2363 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| To file a weekly claim by telephone, call toll free 1-800-897-5630 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/registration/ind/uiclaim.aspx |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Washington
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| 1-800-318-6022 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| 1-800-318-6022 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
West Virginia
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://workforcewv.org/unemployment/claimants |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| UI claims must be filed by visiting a West Virginia Unemployment Compensation Center |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| UI claims must be filed by visiting a West Virginia Unemployment Compensation Center |
| To File a Claim Online |
| uc.workforcewv.org |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Wisconsin
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| if you are unable to go online call (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661 during business hours: Monday-Friday 7:35AM to 3:30 PM |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| if you are unable to go online call (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661 during business hours: Monday-Friday 7:35AM to 3:30 PM |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/apply/ |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
Wyoming
| Information about Filing a Claim |
| http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/workers/ui/ |
| To File a New Claim by Phone |
| If you do not have internet, access you can file by phone at (307) 473-3789 |
| To get Information about an Existing Claim |
| In-state: 307-473-3789 Out of state: 1-866-729-7799 |
| To File a Claim Online |
| https://wyui.wyo.gov/benefits/home.do |
| FAQ’s/Special Instructions |
| NA |
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