COVID-19 National Unemployment Help
We are most familiar with our home base of Michigan and how the particular unemployment nuances work in Michigan. However the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is clearly one that impacts all of the United States of America, and its territories. We’ve compiled the respective unemployment insurance programs for the states, and territories and many of them do have COVID-19 specific updates to share and those links are below.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The federal government is allowing new options for states to amend their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits related to COVID-19. For example, federal law allows states to pay benefits where:
- An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work;
- An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over; and
- An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member.
March 30 update: New federal law allows states to extend benefits to self-employed and gig workers, and to provide an extra $600 per week as well as an additional 13 weeks of benefits.
Each state sets its own guidelines for eligibility for unemployment benefits, but you usually qualify if you:
- Are unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, this means you have to have separated from your last job due to a lack of available work.
- Meet work and wage requirements. You must meet your state’s requirements for wages earned or time worked during an established period of time referred to as a “base period.” (In most states, this is usually the first four out of the last five completed calendar quarters prior to the time that your claim is filed.)
- Meet additional state requirements. Find details of your own state’s program by selecting your state below
Alabama Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/PG000_Revised_LoginUser.aspx |
Alaska Unemployment Insurance Program |
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Coronavirus update:Alaska is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/COVID-19.htm |
Arizona Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Arizona is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://des.az.gov/services/coronavirus |
Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Initial claims can be filed in person. For the nearest office click on this link:
https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/ada/r/contact |
California Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: California is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm |
Colorado Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Colorado is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/news/state-labor-department-releases-emergency-rules-paid-sick-leave-covid-19 |
Connecticut Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Connecticut is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/unemployedduetocoronavirus.pdf |
Delaware Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Delaware is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://laborfiles.delaware.gov/c19/UI-FAQ.pdf |
District Of Columbia Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
202-724-7000
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Coronavirus update:District of Columbia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:“nbsp”
https://does.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-announces-ui-benefit-flexibilities-passage-covid-19-response-emergency |
Florida Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-800-204-2418
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Coronavirus update: Florida is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/ra-dua-documentation/dua-faqs-3-17-20-updates.pdf |
Georgia Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
404-232-3180
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Coronavirus update: Georgia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information |
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Hawaii is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/files/2020/03/COVID-19-Labor-Benefits-Fact-Sheet_20200319.pdf |
Idaho Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Idaho is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://idahoatwork.com/2020/03/18/faqs-about-unemployment-insurance-and-covid-19/ |
Illinois Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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You may file in person. Click on this link for the nearest office:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp Coronavirus update: Illinois is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx |
Indiana Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Indiana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.in.gov/dwd/19.htm |
Iowa Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Iowa is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19 |
Kansas Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To check the status or get information on your claim:
http://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/ Coronavirus update: Kansas is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response |
Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 1-866-783-5567
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Coronavirus update: Louisiana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.laworks.net/PublicRelations/COVID_19_Information.asp |
Maine Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Maine is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.maine.gov/labor/covid19/ |
Maryland Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Massachusetts is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19 |
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Michigan is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus |
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Minnesota is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp |
Mississippi Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-888-844-3577
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Missouri Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To check the status or get information on your claim:
http://www.labor.mo.gov Coronavirus update: Missouri is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://labor.mo.gov/coronavirus |
Montana Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
406-444-2545
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Coronavirus update: Montana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.dli.mt.gov/employer-covid-19-faq |
Nebraska Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://uibenefits.nwd.ne.gov/BPSWeb/jsp/BPSClaimantLogin.jsp Coronavirus update: Nebraska is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx |
Nevada Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Nevada is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://detr.nv.gov/Page/COVID-19_(Coronavirus)_Information_for_Claimants_and_Employers |
New Hampshire Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
If you do not live in New Hampshire, assistance is available by phone at 1-800-266-2252, Option #4, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm EST.
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You may file in person at the nearest Employment Service Office found at: http://www.nh.gov/nhes/locations/index.htm,
Coronavirus update: New Hampshire is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://www.nhes.nh.gov/documents/covid-19-poster-03172020.pdf |
New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: New Jersey is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml |
New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
To file a new claim, 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) or online at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/MyWorkforceConnection
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Coronavirus update: New Mexico is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info |
New York Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: New York is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/ |
North Carolina Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-888-737-0259
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Coronavirus update: North Carolina is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information |
North Dakota Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
701-328-4995
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Coronavirus update: is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.jobsnd.com/sites/www/files/documents/COVID19/uicovidfaq03162020.pdf |
Ohio Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-877-644-6562
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Coronavirus update: Ohio is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm |
Oklahoma Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Oregon Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To apply by phone:
http://findit.emp.state.or.us/ocs/ui-center-lookup/To check the status or get information on your claim: https://ssl8.emp.state.or.us/ocs4/index.cfm?u=F20090409A135628B981286.346099&lang=ECoronavirus update: Oregon is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx |
Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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Coronavirus update: Pennsylvania is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx |
Puerto Rico Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
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To file in person, please go to your nearest employment services office at: http://www.servicelocator.org/search/Puerto_Rico_ES_Addresses.asp
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Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Rhode Island is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/pdfs/COVID-19%20Workplace%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf |
South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
To File an Out of State claim by phone, residents should call the Interstate Unit at 1-800-529-8339.
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To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/manage-your-benefits/payment-status Coronavirus update: South Carolina is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://dew.sc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/coronavirus-and-unemployement-benefits.pdf |
South Dakota Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 605-626-3179 between 8 am and 4:20 pm CT.
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Coronavirus update: South Dakota is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/covid_19_ra_eligibility.aspx |
Tennessee Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
Telephone Support for Unemployment Insurance Filing: 844-224-5818
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Coronavirus update: Tennessee is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19.html |
Texas Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Texas is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://twc.texas.gov/news/unemployment-news |
U.S.Virgin Islands Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Please find claims assistance by calling the following:
St. Croix: 340-773-1440 All other Islands: 340-776-3700Coronavirus update: Virgin Islands is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here: https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance-overview/ |
Utah Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Utah is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/index.html |
Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 1-877-214-3331.
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Coronavirus update: Vermont is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.vermont.gov/covid19 |
Virginia Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-866-832-2363
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Coronavirus update: Virginia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/qa-coronavirus |
Washington Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
1-800-318-6022
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West Virginia Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: West Virginia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://workforcewv.org/covid19 |
Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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Coronavirus update: Wisconsin is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/ |
Wyoming Unemployment Insurance Program |
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General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
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To file a UI claim online:
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To file a claim by telephone number:
In-state: 307-473-3789
Out of state: 1-866-729-7799 |
Coronavirus update: Wyoming is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://wyomingworkforce.org/_docs/data/epidemiology/2020-03-covid19-faq.pdf |