Freelancers may NOT qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
This information is listed but it is very rare for a freelancer to qualify unemployment insurance
Do NOT apply for your Unemployment Insurance benefits too early.
Make sure your official last day or separation date is today or later before you apply for unemployment insurance benefits. Many larger companies may not officially terminate your employment for 2 weeks or more. If you were not given a written separation date and agreement or are unsure of the separation date, contact your company human resources department to clarify the exact last date of employment.
Apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits on the Internet
Now you can file your Unemployment Insurance claim via the Internet. Fast, easy, and no lines. many states have improved and expanded the internet filing for just about every type of Unemployment Insurance claims.
Make sure you have at least 30-45 minutes of dedicated time to fill out the online application. You will need your social security number and employment information.
There are a couple of rather tricky screens and a couple of questions that may seem odd, but make sure you enter all the information needed until you see a completed screen. When the online application is completed, you will be given a confirmation number and effective date of unemployment. Make sure you print this information or save to your disk drive.
Confirm and Continue Unemployment Insurance benefits
You should receive a letter from the Department that handles your state Unemployment Insurance claims within 10 -14 days to confirm your Internet Unemployment Insurance claim worked. If you do NOT receive a confirmation letter, you MUST go to an office in person to request help with your Unemployment Insurance claim.
To receive Unemployment Insurance payment you are responsible for maintaining your work search records on the forms provided on a weekly basis, for up to 26 weeks. You will be required to produce your work search upon request. Failure to do so may result in denial of Unemployment Insurance benefits. If you go to a local office, be sure to bring your work search record forms with you.
List of State Unemployment Insurance Websites
Alabama Department of Labor
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
California Employment Development Department
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Connecticut Department of Labor
Delaware Department of Labor
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Georgia Department of Labor
Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Idaho Department of Labor
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development
Kansas Department of Labor<
Kentucky Career Center
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Maine Department of Labor
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Montana Department of Labor and Industy
Nebraska Official Government Website
Nevada Unemployment Insurance
New Hampshire Employment Security
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
New Mexico Department Workforce Solutions
New York Department of Labor
North Carolina Department of Commerce
North Dakota Job Service North Dakota
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Oregon Employment Department
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Tennessee State Government Unemployment
Texas Workforce Commission
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Vermont Department of Labor
Virginia Employment Commission
Washington Employment Security Department
Washington, DC Department of Employment Services
West Virginia WorkForce
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
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