Unemployment Guide
Your Guide to Unemployment Insurance Benefits Have you recently become unemployed through no fault of your own? Are you looking for temporary financial assistance while searching for new employment opportunities? In this article, you will learn about how Unemployment Insurance may help you, how to check your eligibility on Benefits.gov, where to apply, and more. Am I eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits? Each state sets its own guidelines for eligibility for UI benefits, but because all states follow the same guidelines established by federal law, you generally should be eligible if you: Are unemployed through no fault of your own: In most states, this means you must 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
