Weekly unemployment claims
What you need to know before you submit your weekly claims for unemployment benefits.
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What you need to know before you submit your weekly claims for unemployment benefits.
To receive unemployment benefits, you need to file a claim each week.
Each week you submit a claim for unemployment benefits, you need to complete 3 job search activities and keep a record of your job search.
You might want to file claims again starting with your current week, or go back and claim weeks you missed. Here is what you need to know.