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Basic eligibility requirements

Learn how to qualify for unemployment benefits. Three basics: You need to be able and available to work, and you need to meet the job search requirements.

Estimate your benefit

Your weekly benefit is the amount of money we pay you each week before any deductions. Your weekly benefit may differ from your estimate.

Applying for unemployment benefits

How to apply, choose a payment option, update your information, and avoid delays.

Weekly unemployment claims

What you need to know before you submit your weekly claims for unemployment benefits.

Appeal an unemployment benefits decision

If you disagree with our decision about your unemployment benefits, you can appeal that decision. Learn how to submit an appeal and what to expect.

If we paid you too much

Overpayments occur when you get benefits that we later find you are not be eligible to receive. Learn how we calculate overpayments and how to pay them back.

Answer these quick questions to see if you might qualify for unemployment benefits.

The only way to know for sure is to apply and start filing weekly claims. But these questions will give you a rough idea about if you qualify.

Which of the following best describes your situation?