Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To collect benefits, you must be ready, willing, and able to work, and actively looking for work during each week in which you are claiming benefits.
STEP 1: Apply
Before you can collect, you must Apply for Benefits.
STEP 2: Claim Weekly
After you apply, you must claim benefits for each week that you are unemployed and looking for work, including while you are waiting for your benefits to begin.
