Unemployment Pandemic Response Rulemakings
- Pandemic Era Emergency Rules (all emergency rules have expired)
- Emergency Rule Transition Rulemaking
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You may not be able to submit your unemployment benefits claim online during this time. Thank you for your patience. If you have a current unemployment claim and are eligible for benefits, you will still get your payment on time. You can file weekly claims using our automated phone system from 12:01 a.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Friday. Call 800-318-6022.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department adopted multiple emergency rules. These emergency rules have since been either transitioned to permanent rules or have expired.