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PA Unemployment Benefits

"Every person who loses their job through no fault of their own should have prompt access to unemployment compensation benefits, especially in these tough economic times.  Working together, we can ensure that members of your organization who find themselves unemployed get the help they need and deserve."  - Sandi Vito  - Acting Secretary, Department of Labor & Industry

 

DID

YOU

KNOW?

The quickest way to file for

unemployment compensation

is on-line? Just click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the most up-to-date information see:

Dept. of Labor and Industry Unemployment Comp. Homepage

 

Or try the:

 

Latest News and Facts Page

by clicking the link above, or anywhere you see this symbol.

 

DID

You can find information about other programs designed to help Pennsylvanians through these tough times.  Click the link above or go to:  www.heretohelp.pa.gov

Unemployment Compensation Filing Tips

Tip Card

 

Unemployment Compensation Filing Tips

 

Have Ready:

  • Social Security Number / Drivers License

  • Name / Address / Phone / Fax of recent employer

  • Reason for unemployment

  • First / last date of unemployment

  • Recent military members need their DD-214

File Online at www.dli.state.ps.us.  Computers and assistance available a PA CareerLink Offices.

 

File by Mail or Fax:

Forms at www.dli.state.pa.us,

PA CareerLink and

State Legislator's Offices

If you must file by phone, call 1-888-313-7284.  If your Social Security number ends in an even number, call on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday.  Odd numbers call on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

Hours:  Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 8:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  The best time to call is later in the week, and late in the day.  Calling for initial claim later in the week will not delay your benefits.

  

After filing, you will receive information in the mail.  Check your initial claim status at www.dli.state.pa.us.

  

After filing your initial claim, file your biweekly, or "continued" claim online at www.dli.state.pa.us, or through the PA Teleclaims system at 1-888-255-4728, Sunday 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

   

For more information go to:  www.dli.state.pa.us

 

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